Quality Uncertainty with Imperfect Information Acquisition

Gertz C (2014) Center for Mathematical Economics Working Papers; 487.
Bielefeld: Center for Mathematical Economics.

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We analyze a monopolistic model of quality uncertainty but with the possibility of information acquisition on the consumer side. Infor- mation is costly and its amount is chosen by the consumer. The analysis of Bayesian equilibria shows the possibility of three equilibrium classes, only one of which leaves positive utility to the consumer. The classic adverse selection results of these markets are weakened in this situation. We show that cheaper information does not necessarily benefit the consumer but can instead rule out the buyer-friendly and welfare maximizing equilibria. Moreover, making quality search arbitrarily efficient does not lead to sure selling of the high quality product. A sustainable adverse selection effect, though weaker than in the classical model, remains even in the limit.
Stichworte
Quality uncertainty; Price signaling; Adverse selection; Information acquisition; Two-sided incomplete information
Erscheinungsjahr
2014
Serientitel
Center for Mathematical Economics Working Papers
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487
Seite(n)
49
ISSN
0931-6558
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https://pub.uni-bielefeld.de/record/2901454

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Gertz C. Quality Uncertainty with Imperfect Information Acquisition. Center for Mathematical Economics Working Papers. Vol 487. Bielefeld: Center for Mathematical Economics; 2014.
Gertz, C. (2014). Quality Uncertainty with Imperfect Information Acquisition (Center for Mathematical Economics Working Papers, 487). Bielefeld: Center for Mathematical Economics.
Gertz, Christopher. 2014. Quality Uncertainty with Imperfect Information Acquisition. Vol. 487. Center for Mathematical Economics Working Papers. Bielefeld: Center for Mathematical Economics.
Gertz, C. (2014). Quality Uncertainty with Imperfect Information Acquisition. Center for Mathematical Economics Working Papers, 487, Bielefeld: Center for Mathematical Economics.
Gertz, C., 2014. Quality Uncertainty with Imperfect Information Acquisition, Center for Mathematical Economics Working Papers, no.487, Bielefeld: Center for Mathematical Economics.
C. Gertz, Quality Uncertainty with Imperfect Information Acquisition, Center for Mathematical Economics Working Papers, vol. 487, Bielefeld: Center for Mathematical Economics, 2014.
Gertz, C.: Quality Uncertainty with Imperfect Information Acquisition. Center for Mathematical Economics Working Papers, 487. Center for Mathematical Economics, Bielefeld (2014).
Gertz, Christopher. Quality Uncertainty with Imperfect Information Acquisition. Bielefeld: Center for Mathematical Economics, 2014. Center for Mathematical Economics Working Papers. 487.
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