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Piracy in a two-sided software market
- Source :
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Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization . Apr2013, Vol. 88, p78-89. 12p. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- Abstract: This paper studies the impact of software piracy in a two-sided-market setting. Software platforms attract developers and users to maximize their profits. The equilibrium price structure is affected by piracy: license fees to developers are higher with more software protection but the impact on user prices is ambiguous. A conflict between platforms and software developers over software protection may arise: whereas one side benefits from better protection, the other party loses out. Under platform compatibility, this conflict is no longer present. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01672681
- Volume :
- 88
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 86393511
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jebo.2013.01.009