Robert D. Cairns, John W. Galbraith, Artificial Compatibility, Barriers to Entry, and Frequent-Flyer Programs, The Canadian Journal of Economics / Revue canadienne d'Economique, Vol. 23, No. 4 (Nov., 1990), pp. 807-816
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