Abstract
This study constructs a general oligopolistic equilibrium model in which Smith’s (1776) famous theory of the division of labor under vertical specialization is embedded. We demonstrate that a pro-competitive government policy weakens the division of labor and hence reduces firm productivity, total output, and aggregate welfare. In addition, the policy promotes an increase in workers’ welfare and a decrease in firm owners’ welfare.
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