A survey of the economic role of software platforms in computer-based industries

Software platforms are a critical component of the computer systems underpinning leading? edge products ranging from third? generation mobile phones to video games. After describing some key economic features of computer systems and software platforms, the paper presents case studies of personal computers, video games, personal digital assistants, smart mobile phones, and digital content devices. It then compares several economic aspects of these businesses including their industry evolution, pricing structures, and degrees of integration.

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Year of publication:	2004
Authors:	Evans, David S. ; Hagiu, Andrei ; Schmalensee, Richard
Publisher:	Munich : Center for Economic Studies and ifo Institute (CESifo)
Subject:	IT-Industrie \| Mobilkommunikation \| Unterhaltungselektronik \| Software \| Price bundling \| Japan \| software platforms \| hardware platforms \| network effects \| bundling \| multi-sided markets

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Series:	CESifo Working Paper ; 1314
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Type of publication (narrower categories):	Working Paper
Language:	English
Other identifiers:	47739812X [GVK] hdl:10419/18679 [Handle]
Classification:	L15 - Information and Product Quality; Standardization and Compatibility ; L11 - Production, Pricing, and Market Structure Size; Size Distribution of Firms ; L86 - Information and Internet Services; Computer Software
Source:	EconStor

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