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The Dynamics of Technological Adoption in Hardware/Software Systems: The Case of Compact Disc Players

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  • Neil G
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  • Michael Kende
  • Rafael Rob

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We examine the diffusion of a hardware/software system. For such systems there is interdependence between the hardware-adoption decisions of consumers and the supply decisions of software manufacturers. Hence there can be bottlenecks to the diffusion of the system. We consider the CD industry and estimate the (direct) elasticity of adoption with respect to CD player prices and the (cross) elasticity with respect to the variety of CD titles. Our results show that the cross elasticity is significant. Our model can be used to quantify the effect of various policies aimed at speeding up the diffusion of a system.
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  • Neil G & al & Michael Kende & Rafael Rob, "undated". "The Dynamics of Technological Adoption in Hardware/Software Systems: The Case of Compact Disc Players," Penn CARESS Working Papers f4df6bc9bda3795823895c786, Penn Economics Department.
    • Handle: RePEc:cla:penntw:f4df6bc9bda3795823895c78628acf25
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    • K2 - Law and Economics - - Regulation and Business Law
    • L80 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Services - - - General

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