Journal of Korea Technology Innovation Society (기술혁신학회지)
- Volume 1 Issue 2
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- Pages.153-164
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- 1998
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- 1598-2912(pISSN)
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- 2713-8666(eISSN)
A study on S/W Market from an Economic perspective
소프트웨어시장의 경제적 고찰
Abstract
This study attempts to provide policy makers and other interested parties with policy implications throughout an economic analysis of software sector. Chapter 2 is designed to provide an overview of market characteristics in the software sector. Chapter 3 reviews an overview of the evolution stage of the software industry and the effects these trends have on firm strategies. Chapter 4 reviews the relationships between software economic characteristics and intellectual property rights. Some suggestions are offered in the conclusion, with special attention given to an examination of market characteristics, firm strategies, government policies, and some economic factors.
Keywords
- software market;
- network externality;
- compatibility;
- free riding;
- sunk cost;
- under-utilization;
- underproduction;
- intellectual property rights