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A Generalized Macaulay Theorem and Generalized Face Rings
We prove that the -vector of members in a certain class of meet
semi-lattices satisfies Macaulay inequalities. We construct a large family of
meet semi-lattices belonging to this class, which includes all posets of
multicomplexes, as well as meet semi-lattices with the "diamond property",
discussed by Wegner, as spacial cases. Specializing the proof to that later
family, one obtains the Kruskal-Katona inequalities and their proof as in
Wegner's.
For geometric meet semi lattices we construct an analogue of the exterior
face ring, generalizing the classic construction for simplicial complexes. For
a more general class, which include also multicomplexes, we construct an
analogue of the Stanley-Reisner ring. These two constructions provide algebraic
counterparts (and thus also algebraic proofs) of Kruskal-Katona's and
Macaulay's inequalities for these classes, respectively.Comment: Final version: 13 pages, 2 figures. Improved presentation, more
detailed proofs, same results. To appear in JCT
Recent Developments in Empirical IO: Dynamic Demand and Dynamic Games
Empirically studying dynamic competition in oligopoly markets requires dealing with large states spaces and tackling difficult computational problems, while handling heterogeneity and multiple equilibria. In this paper, we discuss some of the ways recent work in Industrial Organization has dealt with these challenges. We illustrate problems and proposed solutions using as examples recent work on dynamic demand for differentiated products and on dynamic games of oligopoly competition. Our discussion of dynamic demand focuses on models for storable and durable goods and surveys how researchers have used the \Industrial Organization; Oligopoly competition; Dynamic demand; Dynamic games; Estimation; Counterfactual experiments; Multiple equilibria; Inclusive values; Unobserved heterogeneity.
MEASURING MARKET POWER USING DISCRETE CHOICE MODELS OF DEMAND: AN APPLICATION TO THE READY-TO-EAT CEREAL INDUSTRY
Market power, consumer demand, cereal industry, Demand and Price Analysis,
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