Economic Aspects of the Microsoft Case: Networks, Interoperability and Competition

In this paper, we discuss the main economic aspects of the European Microsoft case; in particular, Microsoft’s refusal to supply the necessary information to make the competitors’ work group server systems interoperable with Windows Operating System. The case can be seen as an example of competition between networks. We review the relevant economics literature with the objective of understanding the motivations behind Microsoft’s strategies.

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Year of publication:	2008-11
Authors:	Gil-Moltó, Maria J.
Institutions:	Department of Economics, Leicester University
Subject:	Networks \| Complementarities \| Foreclosure \| Interoperability \| Antitrust

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Extent:	application/pdf
Series:	Discussion Papers in Economics.
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Language:	English
Notes:	Number 08/39
Classification:	L4 - Antitrust Policy ; O3 - Technological Change; Research and Development ; L1 - Market Structure, Firm Strategy, and Market Performance
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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