This papers sheds light on the puzzling evidence that even though open source software (OSS) is a public good, it is … in the wider OSS literature and contribute new insights to the economic analysis. -- open source software ; public goods …

Open source software (OSS) is a public good. A self-interested individual would consider providing such software, if … and wait for others to develop the software instead. This problem is modelled as a war of attrition with complete … feature any delay: software will be provided swiftly, by young, low-cost individuals who gain considerably by signaling their …