Table 1: Symbols and meanings.
Type |
Symbol |
Meaning |
Symbol |
Meaning |
Parameter |
L |
Distance between merchants |
Meal quality valuation (i: A or B) |
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Basic ratio of commission |
Add-on commission ratio |
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Time cost per unit |
Location coordinates for consumer |
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Decision Variable |
Order price for merchant i |
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Intermediate Variable |
Profit for merchant i |
Platform commission |
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Consumer utility |
Trust advantage for merchant A |
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Quantity demanded for merchant i |
Equilibrium-point position coordinates |