Exclusivity, contingent control rights, and the design of internet portal alliances

Journal of Law, Economics, and Organization

Volumn 28, Issue 1, 2012, Pages 45-76

  Elfenbein, Daniel W ^a   Lerner, Josh ^b  

^a WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b HARVARD UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 84857347881     PISSN: 87566222     EISSN: 14657341     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1093/jleo/ewp035     Document Type: Review

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