With the presence of both switching cost and network externality, this paper builds a two-stage model for competition … results show: (1) When the switching cost is relatively high and the network externality is relatively low, the first mover … the switching cost is relatively low and the network externality is relatively high, the first mover adopts an open …

information may be a barrier to the development of a health information network. Health information networks are designed to …' decisions to enter a health information network given this potential loss of competitive advantage. Guided by implications of … information network out of competitive concern. First, we conduct a national hospital-level analysis. Second, we construct a novel …

concerns. In particular, I evaluate whether digital data augments or decreases concerns with regard to network effects and …

Switching costs and network effects bind customers to vendors if products are incompatible, locking customers or even … (or brand loyalty), or over others with network effects. Firms compete ex ante for this ex post power, using penetration … magnifies incumbency advantages. With network effects, established firms have little incentive to offer better deals when buyers …

Switching costs and network effects bind customers to vendors if products are incompatible, locking customers or even … brand loyalty), or over others with network effects. Firms compete ex ante for this ex post power, using penetration pricing … advantages. With network effects, established firms have little incentive to offer better deals when buyers' and complementors …

We briefly survey the economics of network effects and switching costs (in 3,400 words). For comprehensive coverage of …