Competition in the Computer Industry: Online Versus Retail
Article Abstract:
Online purchases of computers versus off-line purchases hinge on price sensitivity and experience of buyers. The conclusion of the authors is that online and off-line retailing are truly separate markets.
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of Industrial Economics
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0022-1821
Year: 2001
Marketing, Research, Purchasing, Digital computers, Retail industry, Retail trade, Pricing, Electronic commerce, E-commerce
Publication Name: Journal of Industrial Economics
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0022-1821
Year: 2001
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On the desirability of compatibility with product selection
Article Abstract:
A three-stage game is used to establish that two suppliers offering product does not lower prices, since new designs require setting of higher prices.
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of Industrial Economics
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0022-1821
Year: 2001
Product development, Economic aspects, Compatible hardware, Compatibility (Computers)
Publication Name: Journal of Industrial Economics
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0022-1821
Year: 2001
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Subjects list: Statistical Data Included, United States, Computer industry, Computers
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