Browsing by Subject "Infomediaries"

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      How do infomediaries affect firms' information strategies, and how do they impact buyer and social welfare? 

      Markopoulos, Panos M.; Aron, Ravi; Ungar, Lyle H. (Affiliation: Business and Public Administration, University of Cyprus, P.O. Box 20537, Nicosia, CY-1678, CyprusAffiliation: Carey Business School, Johns Hopkins University, 100 International Drive, Baltimore, MD 21202, United StatesAffiliation: Computer and Information Science, University of Pennsylvania, 504 Levine, 200 S. 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6309, United StatesCorrespondence Address: Business and Public Administration, University of Cyprus, P.O. Box 20537, Nicosia, CY-1678, Cyprus, 2013)
      Product information websites have become ubiquitous. This article explores their impact on firm profitability, consumer surplus, and social welfare. Using an analytical model, we show that firms take advantage of such ...
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      A model of product design and information disclosure investments 

      Markopoulos, Panos M.; Hosanagar, K. (Affiliation: Business and Public Administration, University of Cyprus, P.O. Box 20537, Nicosia, CY-1678, CyprusAffiliation: Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, 3730 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, United StatesCorrespondence Address: Business and Public Administration, University of Cyprus, P.O. Box 20537, Nicosia, CY-1678, Cyprus, 2013)
      As information availability for products and services is increasing and as consumers engage in more online search prior to purchase decisions, it is becoming more important for firms to know when to invest to reduce consumer ...