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A Survey of the Economic Role of Software Platforms in Computer-Based Industries

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David S. Evans ()
Andrei Hagiu ()
Richard Schmalensee ()

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Software platforms are a critical component of the computer systems underpinning leading– edge products ranging from third– generation mobile phones to video games. After describing some key economic features of computer systems and software platforms, the paper presents case studies of personal computers, video games, personal digital assistants, smart mobile phones, and digital content devices. It then compares several economic aspects of these businesses including their industry evolution, pricing structures, and degrees of integration.

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Paper provided by CESifo GmbH in its series CESifo Working Paper Series with number CESifo Working Paper No. 1314.

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Keywords: software platforms hardware platforms network effects bundling multi-sided markets

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L86 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Services - - - Information and Internet Services; Computer Software

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  1. Andrei Hagiu, 2004. "Two-Sided Platforms: Pricing and Social Efficiency," Discussion papers 04035, Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry (RIETI). [Downloadable!]
  2. María Fernanda Viecens, 2006. "Two-Sided Platforms With Endogenous Quality Differentiation," Economics Working Papers we061204, Universidad Carlos III, Departamento de Economía. [Downloadable!]
  3. Andras Niedermayer, 2005. "Does a Platform Owning Monopolist Want Competition?," Diskussionsschriften dp0517, Universitaet Bern, Departement Volkswirtschaft. [Downloadable!]
  4. Andras Niedermayer, 2006. "Does a Platform Monopolist Want Competition?," Diskussionsschriften dp0604, Universitaet Bern, Departement Volkswirtschaft. [Downloadable!]
  5. Boudreau, Kevin, 2006. "The Boundaries of the Platform: Vertical Integration and Economic Incentives in Mobile Computing," Working papers 30609, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Sloan School of Management. [Downloadable!]
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