Heterogeneity of demand and product innovation
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https://doi.org/10.1590/0101-416147115trmKeywords:
demand, information, heterogeneity, innovation, evolutionary modelAbstract
This paper discusses the relationship between heterogeneity of demand regarding choice procedures and product innovation. We propose an evolutionary model showing how consumers with imperfect information chose and select differentiated goods. The model shows the role of information and choice procedures and its relation with the innovative process. The price plays an important role, but the quality of information, error tolerance and criteria for preference ordering are important determinants of the performance of firms in an industry with product innovation.
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