applications to adopt open source software in their firms. We characterize the conditions under which enterprises adopt open source … software. We show that adoption depends crucially on network effects, the fit of software with the range of applications used … architecture that consists of open source and proprietary software. The equilibrium adoption is often socially inefficient. This is …

-source software (OSS). We distinguish between internal contributors affiliated with target firms and external contributors from the … effects of acquisitions observed in traditional corporate innovation. While internal contributors reduce contributions to …

The rapid emergence of open source software has generated significant debate over its effect on software innovation …. The goal of this paper is to explore the impact of open source software innovation on a mixed market also containing … results are driven by the finding that innovation in open source software crowds out proprietary software innovation. The …

software appear initially puzzling to an economist. As we have acknowledge, our ability to answer confidently many of the …

software appear initially puzzling to an economist. As we have acknowledge, our ability to answer confidently many of the …

open source software -- 3. Values and principles practices in agile and open source development -- 4. Models of …