Product Information Websites: Are They Good for Consumers?
Product Information Websites: Are They Good for Consumers?
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Product information websites have become ubiquitous in supporting B2C E-Commerce. This study explores their impact on firm profitability, consumer surplus, and social welfare. Using an analytical model, we show that firms take advantage of such infomediaries and reduce their own information investments, increasing their profitability. Surprisingly,...
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Product Information Websites: Are They Good for Consumers?
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TN_cdi_crossref_primary_10_1080_07421222_2016_1243885
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_crossref_primary_10_1080_07421222_2016_1243885
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0742-1222
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1557-928X
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10.1080/07421222.2016.1243885
