Multiproduct oligopoly and trade between asymmetric countries

B-Tier
Journal: Review of International Economics
Year: 2018
Volume: 26
Issue: 3
Pages: 524-538

Authors (2)

Yi‐Ling Cheng (not in RePEc) Takatoshi Tabuchi (Chuo University)

Score contribution per author:

1.005 = (α=2.01 / 2 authors) × 1.0x B-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

This paper develops a general equilibrium model of oligopolistic multiproduct firms conducting trade between asymmetric countries, in which heterogeneous entrants choose their product ranges and outputs. We show that there are fewer exporters in the larger country, and each produces a wider range of products but exports fewer varieties. We also show that while trade liberalization increases the total number of consumed varieties, it decreases the total number of firms and may reduce the product range of each firm.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:bla:reviec:v:26:y:2018:i:3:p:524-538
Journal Field
International
Author Count
2
Added to Database
2026-01-29