| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5076023 | Information Economics and Policy | 2008 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
This paper analyzes the effects of one-way compatibility on technology adoption in a market that is characterized by a free-entry condition on the software side. We show that hardware-backward compatibility increases a new-generation hardware firm's profit; the effects of software-backward compatibility on the hardware firm's profits depend on the distribution of consumer types.
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Authors
Jae Nahm,