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Platform Classics: Foundational works on the Economics of Networks

Talking about Platforms

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The Dynamics of Technological Standardization

This chapter explores the dominance of the QWERTY keyboard as a case study in technological standardization despite its inferior design. It examines the impact of free technology copying and property rights on market adoption, highlighting how early popularity can eclipse superior alternatives.

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