Stochastic Optimal Control for Online Seller under Reputational Mechanisms

In this work we propose and analyze a model which addresses the pulsing behavior of sellers in an online auction (store). This pulsing behavior is observed when sellers switch between advertising and processing states. We assert that a seller switches her state in order to maximize her profit, and f...

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Main Authors: Milan Bradonjić, Matthew Causley, Albert Cohen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-12-01
Series:Risks
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9091/3/4/553