Asked by Meleah Champagne on Sep 24, 2024

​Vertical contracts between manufacturers and retailers often aim to

A) ​Incentivize the retailers to undertake costly activities,which they otherwise may not realize the full benefits of on their own
B) Reward the retailer for undertaking the risk inherent in introducing a new product
C) Reimburse the retailer for the cost of managing an extended inventory
D) ​All of the above

Vertical Contracts

Agreements between firms at different levels in the supply chain (e.g., manufacturer and retailer) to govern the terms of sale or purchase.

Costly Activities

Actions or processes that require a significant amount of resources, such as time, money, or effort.

Retailers

Businesses or individuals that sell goods directly to consumers.

  • Identify methods to tackle incentive misalignment between manufacturers and retailers.
  • Comprehend the role of vertical contracts in aligning incentives and their impact on prices.