Does asymmetric information always help entry deterrence? Can it increase welfare?

This paper compares the scenarios of complete and incomplete information in a general model where the incumbent can make a capital investment to deter entry. We show that the informational structure can make an unexpected difference in terms of entry deterrence and efficiency. Although asymmetric in...

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Main Author: Pires, Cesaltina (author)
Other Authors: Catalão-Lopes, Margarida (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2022
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10174/30589
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:dspace.uevora.pt:10174/30589