| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5075944 | Information Economics and Policy | 2012 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Mobile app markets have become established with contractual restrictions. ⺠When mobile platforms are a durable good, equilibrium price is zero. ⺠Platforms earn profits from a share of app revenues. ⺠To improve profits, platforms act to constrain app pricing. ⺠Mechanisms include most favored customer clauses.
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Authors
Joshua S. Gans,