Vertical tie

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In economics, a vertical link is understood to be a contractual agreement between actors at the upstream and downstream economic levels, in which the actors - in contrast to vertical integration - remain legally independent. The term verticalization is used as a synonym .

species

A distinction is made between price retention , exclusive purchase agreement , exclusive distribution agreement and coupling agreement .

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advantages

Profits for welfare can be made through vertical ties . For example, a double price premium is prevented and liability risks are reduced.

disadvantage

Vertical ties often result in restrictions of competition .

Web links

• Vertical binding at enzyklo.de