Leong, Jia Yi (2013) Price dispersion in online grocery stores : an analysis of the UK market. Atlantic Economic Journal, Volume 41 (Number 2). pp. 185-187. doi:10.1007/s11293-012-9360-0

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Abstract

Search costs is the key determinant of price variance in offline markets. Yet, despite the lack of significant search costs, it is observed that price dispersion in online grocery markets still exist. This paper explores the possible determinants of this phenomena through an empirical model. Price data was gathered for the period of thirteen weeks for twenty-one product categories. In essence, the findings suggest that there is an indication of a price-quality relationship, but more significantly, retailers undertake randomized pricing strategies, culminating in sporadic price changes across the given time period.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HF Commerce
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Economics
Journal or Publication Title:	Atlantic Economic Journal
Publisher:	International Atlantic Economic Society
ISSN:	0197-4254
Official Date:	20 January 2013
Dates:	Date Event 20 January 2013 Published
Volume:	Volume 41
Number:	Number 2
Page Range:	pp. 185-187
DOI:	10.1007/s11293-012-9360-0
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
Description:	This paper is one of four finalists for the 'Best Undergraduate Paper 2012'. The annual competition for undergraduate research projects was sponsored by EconSources.com and the International Atlantic Economic Society and judged by blind peer-review by nine international judges.
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