Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/18679 
Year of Publication: 
2004
Series/Report no.: 
CESifo Working Paper No. 1314
Publisher: 
Center for Economic Studies and ifo Institute (CESifo), Munich
Abstract: 
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.
Subjects: 
software platforms
hardware platforms
network effects
bundling
multi-sided markets
JEL: 
L15
L11
L86
Document Type: 
Working Paper
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