Exploiting rivals' strengths

Giacomo Calzolari () and Vincenzo Denicolo' ()

No 15520, CEPR Discussion Papers from Centre for Economic Policy Research

Abstract: Contracts that reference rivals' volumes (RRV contracts), such as exclusive dealing or market-share rebates, have been a long-standing concern in antitrust because of their possible exclusionary effects. We show, however, that it is more profitable to use these contracts to exploit rivals rather than to foreclose them. By optimally designing RRV contracts, a dominant firm may, indeed, obtain higher profits than if it were an unchallenged monopolist. In the most favorable cases, it can earn as much as if it could eliminate the competition and acquire the rivals' specific technological capabilities free of charge.

Keywords: Exploitation; Foreclosure; Market-share discounts; Exclusive dealing (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D42 D82 L42 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020-12
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