On the desireability of compatibility wit product selection

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Research information into the three stage process where two integrated suppliers decide whether to provide compatible system components, and then setting prices is given. Research shows that wit exogenous product characteristics, the achievement of compatibility does not improve social welfare.

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Technological Incompatibility, Endogenous switching costs and Lock-In

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Research into the use of incompatibility between companies to increase consumer switching costs to reduce competition is given. The research shows that with homogenous durables, and small costs of reaching compatibility, endogenous switching costs increase intertemporal price competition.

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Does entry size matter? The impact of the Life Cycle and Technology on Firm Survival

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Information regarding the examination of the relationship between size of the firm and the likelyhood of survival in the industry in different technological conditions.

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