Upstream Competition between Vertically Integrated Firms

Article dans une revue: We propose a model of two-tier competition between vertically integrated firms and unintegrated downstream firms. We show that, even when integrated firms compete in prices to offer a homogeneous input, the Bertrand logic may collapse, and the input may be priced above marginal cost in equilibrium. These partial foreclosure equilibria are more likely to exist when downstream competition is fierce or when unintegrated downstream competitors are relatively inefficient. We discuss the impact of several regulatory tools on the competitiveness of the wholesale market.

Auteur(s)

Marc Bourreau, Johan Hombert, Jérôme Pouyet, Nicolas Schutz

Revue
  • Journal of Industrial Economics
Date de publication
  • 2011
Mots-clés
  • Upstream Competition
  • Vertically Integrated Firms
Pages
  • 677-713
Version
  • 1
Volume
  • 59