We develop an optimal control model to maximize the net value provided by a software system over its useful life. The model determines the initial number of features in the system, the level of dynamic enhancement effort, and the lifetime of the system. The various factors affecting these...

We develop an optimal control model to maximize the net value provided by a software system over its useful life. The model determines the initial number of features in the system, the level of dynamic enhancement effort, and the lifetime of the system. The various factors affecting these...

E-commerce platforms worldwide have faced the enduring challenge of moderating fake reviews over the past decade. Hence, in this paper, we investigate the platforms’ economic incentives to remove fake reviews, which is an important but unanswered question. Using a game-theoretic model, we...