A note on critical masses, network externalities and converters

被引:7
作者
Andreozzi, L [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Cassino, Dipartimento Econ & Terr, I-03043 Cassino, Italy
关键词
critical masses; lock-in; network externalities; standardization;
D O I
10.1016/j.ijindorg.2004.01.005
中图分类号
F [经济];
学科分类号
02 ;
摘要
Witt (Int. J. Ind. Organ. 15 (1997) 753) demonstrates that superior technological standards have smaller critical mass, so that they can easily displace inferior alternatives. This note builds on his model to show that the critical mass of a given technology depends upon its efficiency and itso compatibility with the existing standard, and hence that more efficient technologies need not have smaller critical masses. Some consequences for the economics of converters and "gateway technologies" are also discussed. (C) 2004 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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页码:647 / 653
页数:7
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