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C/EI/122. Impact of e-commerce on price discrimination and social welfare

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2200
DATE:
2010
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the impact of e-commerce on the price discrimination strategy used by retailers to attract more customers and maximise their profits. The effects of lower prices offered on the Internet are discussed arguing whether e-commerce will increase overall social welfare.

 

KEYWORDS: e-commerce, Internet prices, price discrimination, social welfare,