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DP9617 | Backward integration, forward integration, and vertical foreclosure
Author(s)
Yossi Spiegel
Publication Date
25/08/2013
JEL Code(s)
D43, L41
Keyword(s)
vertical integration, Backward integration, Forward integration, vertical foreclosure, Controlling and passive integration, investment, Consumer surplus
Programme Area(s)
Industrial Organization
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Abstract
I show that partial vertical integration may either alleviates or exacerbate the concern for vertical foreclosure relative to full vertical integration and I examine its implications for consumer welfare.