On the rationality of buying from a price predator

Robert H. Porter

doi:10.1016/0165-1765(83)90034-4

On the rationality of buying from a price predator

Robert H. Porter^*

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By means of a simple example, I demonstrate that it may be rational for consumers to purchase at predatory prices, even though the exit of the intended victim and the consequent price increase are correctly anticipated.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	385-389
Number of pages	5
Journal	Economics Letters
Volume	11
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0165-1765(83)90034-4
State	Published - 1983

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