The distribution problem, the more for less (nothing) paradox and economies of scale and scope

In this paper, I develop a goal programming approach to the representation and resolution of the more for less and more for nothing paradoxes in the distribution problem. In doing so I establish new ways of deriving more for less and more for nothing results in relation variously to competitive and non-competitive market structures. Within these contexts I also introduce new and generally applicable definitions of economies of scale and scope and illustrate them by means of extended numerical examples.