Why potential entry may increase platform sponsors’ profit

dc.contributor.author	Foros, Øystein
dc.contributor.author	Kind, Hans Jarle
dc.contributor.author	Sand, Jan Yngve
dc.date.accessioned	2006-06-20T16:11:36Z
dc.date.available	2006-06-20T16:11:36Z
dc.date.issued	2005-09
dc.identifier.issn	1503-2140
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/11250/165444
dc.description.abstract	In this paper we analyze the incentives for platform sponsors to open up their networks for independent rivals. We show that open access may increase the platform sponsors’ profit levels and enhance quality improving investments.	en
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dc.format.mimetype	application/pdf
dc.language.iso	eng	en
dc.publisher	SNF	en
dc.relation.ispartofseries	Working Paper	en
dc.relation.ispartofseries	2005:62	en
dc.subject	compatibility	en
dc.subject	investment incentives	en
dc.subject	network effects	en
dc.title	Why potential entry may increase platform sponsors’ profit	en
dc.type	Working paper	en