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A Model For Standard Setting: High Definition Television

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This paper presents a model for high definition television (HDTV) standard setting that can be applied to other technologies. The analysis examines conflict and coordination in the standardization process at three levels: international, domestic, and market. While national governments and firms share common priorities, firms are more likely to require standardization than are governments but are less likely to achieve it unless side payments are possible. Collaboration in standard setting benefits all parties and should be encouraged by the government.

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  • Ian Macinnes, 1994. "A Model For Standard Setting: High Definition Television," Contemporary Economic Policy, Western Economic Association International, vol. 12(4), pages 67-78, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:coecpo:v:12:y:1994:i:4:p:67-78
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1465-7287.1994.tb00446.x
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    1. Michael Murphree & Dan Breznitz, 2018. "Indigenous digital technology standards for development: The case of China," Journal of International Business Policy, Palgrave Macmillan, vol. 1(3), pages 234-252, December.

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