Examining Comparative Shopping Agents from Two Types of Search Results
Document Type
Article
Department or Administrative Unit
Finance and Supply Chain Management
Publication Date
1-12-2010
Abstract
When searching for products and information using search engines, Web consumers often see comparative shopping agents (CSAs) in search results. CSAs list companies that sell desired products and the prices they offer on one page, greatly reducing search costs. Using 168 digital camera models from seven major camera makers, we examine CSAs between organic and paid search results in terms of the number of CSAs, number of vendors, lowest and average prices, and price dispersion.
Recommended Citation
Ma, Z., Liao, K. & Lee, J.Y. (2010). Examining comparative shopping agents from two types of search results. Information Systems Management 27(1), 3-9. DOI: 10.1080/10580530903455072
Journal
Information Systems Management
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Copyright © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC
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