This paper analyzes the impact of network externalities on R&D competition between an incumbent and a potential entrant … the presence of network externalities. By choosing compatible network goods, firms do not necessarily reduce the R …

shown that network externalities positively affect the incentives to invest in R&D. In the model, competition resembles a …This paper studies the incentives to undertake uncertain R&D initiatives in a dynamic duopoly network industry. It is …. Moreover, network externalities have an important impact in the dynamic evolution of the industry. Although in the long-run a …