Licensing under vertical product differentiation: Price vs. quantity competition |
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Institution: | 1. Graduate School of Economics, Chonnam National University, 77 Yongbong-Ro, Bukgu, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea;2. Center for Regional Development, Chonnam National University, 77 Yongbong-Ro, Bukgu, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea |
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Abstract: | This paper develops a duopoly model of vertical product differentiation where two domestic firms incur variable costs of quality development. These domestic firms can purchase a superior foreign technology through licensing. Outcomes between Bertrand and Cournot competition are compared. We find that licensing raises domestic welfare, and domestic welfare is higher in Bertrand than in Cournot competition regardless of whether or not domestic firms engage in licensing. Non-exclusive licensing is also found to benefit the domestic country more than exclusive licensing. |
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