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A Short Survey of Network Economics

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This paper surveys a variety of topics related to network economics. Topics covered include: consumer demand under network effects, compatibility decisions and standardization, technology advances in network industries, two-sided markets, information networks and intellectual property, and social influence.
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  • Oz Shy, 2011. "A Short Survey of Network Economics," Review of Industrial Organization, Springer;The Industrial Organization Society, vol. 38(2), pages 119-149, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:revind:v:38:y:2011:i:2:p:119-149
    DOI: 10.1007/s11151-011-9288-6
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