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		| Hans  Zenger | 
	
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		| ''The Optimal Regulation of Product Quality under Monopoly'' | 
	
		| ( 2006, Vol. 12 No.13 ) | 
	
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		| This paper characterizes the optimal quality regulation of a monopolist when quality is observable. In contrast to Sheshinski (1976) it is shown that a minimum quality standard may be desirable even if it induces the firm to reduce output. | 
	
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		| Keywords: Monopoly | 
	
		| JEL: L1 - Market Structure, Firm Strategy, and Market Performance: General L5 - Regulation and Industrial Policy: General
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		| | Manuscript Received : Dec 13 2006 |  | Manuscript Accepted : Dec 13 2006 | 
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