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Journal of Political Economy Vol. 104 No. 4 1996

Consumers' Evaluation of New Products: Learning from Self and Others

Daniel McFadden; Kenneth E. Train

Abstract

When offered a new product whose attributes are unknown, customers can determine whether they like the product by trying it themselves or can wait to observe the experience of other customers who try the product. The authors specify a rational decision process and investigate the implications of learning from others on the sales of new products and the impact of advertising.

DOI
10.1086/262038
Volume
104
Issue
4
Pages
683-703
Language
en
Sources
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