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Collusion in Software Markets

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  • Francisco Martínez-sánchez

    (University of Murcia)

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In this paper we analyze firms' ability to tacitly collude on prices in software markets. We show that network externality hinders collusion. We also show that firms collude if they value future profits sufficiently.

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  • Francisco Martínez-sánchez, 2012. "Collusion in Software Markets," Economics Bulletin, AccessEcon, vol. 32(2), pages 1345-1352.
    • Handle: RePEc:ebl:ecbull:eb-11-00673
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    1. Romeu, Andrés & Martinez-Sanchez, Francisco, 2015. "Technological Development and Software Piracy," UMUFAE Economics Working Papers 43702, DIGITUM. Universidad de Murcia.

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    Keywords

    Collusion; Network Externality; Software Market;
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    JEL classification:

    • D4 - Microeconomics - - Market Structure, Pricing, and Design
    • L4 - Industrial Organization - - Antitrust Issues and Policies

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