Asymmetric Substitutability: Theory and Some Applications

C-Tier
Journal: Economic Inquiry
Year: 2009
Volume: 47
Issue: 4
Pages: 838-855

Score contribution per author:

1.009 = (α=2.02 / 1 authors) × 0.5x C-tier

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

Abstract

Economists usually describe goods as being either (gross) complements or (gross) substitutes. Yet, what is less known is that one good may be a gross substitute for a second good, while the second good is a gross complement to the first good. This article develops a theory of asymmetric gross substitutability and suggests some potential examples and applications. (JEL D11)

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RePEc Handle
repec:bla:ecinqu:v:47:y:2009:i:4:p:838-855
Journal Field
General
Author Count
1
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2026-01-25