Bell, David R. and Hilber, Christian A. L. 
ORCID: 0000-0002-1352-495X
(2006)
An empirical test of the theory of sales: do household storage constraints affect consumer and store behavior?
Quantitative Marketing and Economics, 4 (2).
pp. 87-117.
ISSN 1570-7156
Abstract
We revisit and test Salop and Stiglitz (1982) Theory of Sales. Equilibrium comparative static predictions are that greater consumer storage constraints lead to: (1) higher average prices, (2) fewer promotions, and (3) shallower promotions. In equilibrium, price dispersion is nonlinear in storage constraints, first increasing then decreasing. Empirical estimates of storage constraints are developed for approximately 1,000 households using the American Housing Survey (1989), United States Census (1990), and Stanford Market Basket Database (1991–1993).We find consumers with greater storage constraints shop more often and purchase smaller quantities per visit; moreover, the comparative static predictions are supported and evidence consistent with the equilibrium dispersion prediction is observed. Estimated quantitative effects are economically important.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Official URL: | http://www.springerlink.com/content/111240/ |
| Additional Information: | © 2006 Springer |
| Divisions: | Spatial Economics Research Centre Geography & Environment |
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HF Commerce H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform |
| JEL classification: | D - Microeconomics > D1 - Household Behavior and Family Economics > D12 - Consumer Economics: Empirical Analysis D - Microeconomics > D4 - Market Structure and Pricing > D40 - General M - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting > M3 - Marketing and Advertising |
| Date Deposited: | 28 Jan 2008 |
| Last Modified: | 11 Dec 2024 23:03 |
| URI: | http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/3193 |
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