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The Economics of Open Source Software: A Survey of the Early Literature

Aaron Schiff
University of Auckland - Department of Economics

Review of Network Economics, Vol. 1, March 2002

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This paper reviews the recent literature on the economics of open source software. Two different sets of issues are addressed. The first looks at the incentives of programmers to participate in open source projects. The second considers the business models used by profit-making firms in the open source industry, and the effects on existing closed source firms. Some possible future research directions are also given.

Keywords: open source software, programmer incentives, open source business models

JEL Classifications: L86, L19

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Date posted: January 17, 2003 ; Last revised: January 17, 2003

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Schiff, Aaron, The Economics of Open Source Software: A Survey of the Early Literature. Review of Network Economics, Vol. 1, March 2002. Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=338000 or doi:10.2139/ssrn.338000

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