DARMON , Eric

In this paper, we consider the dynamics and competition between two software platforms. One is Open Source and is produced by an OS community and the other is based on proprietary software produced by a monopoly. Potential users can adopt one of the two platforms in order to fill specific needs (develop and sell new applications based on the...

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In this article, we consider the dynamics and competition between two software platforms (Open Source and proprietary software). Potential user-developers can adopt one of the two platforms in order to develop and sell new applications based on the platform. We consider the static issue first and then use a simple dynamic system where the...

Software firms that produce and sell proprietary software can use dual licensing (DL) strategies,that is, they can distribute their products under different (proprietary, OS, e.g., open source)licensing terms. We investigate the relevance and impacts of such distribution strategies in thepresence of an OS software competitor. We determine the...

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In this paper, we investigate the distribution strategy of a software publisher. The user adoption context is characterized by uncertainty about quality (experience good) and heterogeneous piracy costs. Users can purchase or get unauthorized/illegal copies (digital piracy) of the software during two periods (or not adopt at all). Between these...

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Les auteurs étudient la formation du taux d'intérêt à partir de données originales collectées sur une plateforme française de crowdlending, caractérisée par un mécanisme d'enchères inversées. Ils montrent que les informations financières expertes classiquement utilisées en analyse du risque crédit ont un pouvoir explicatif très limité sur le...

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Can software piracy be profitable for a software editor? We tackle this issue in a simple model where software is an experience good and where the potential users can choose to adopt or pirate software or to delay their adoption. In that context, we show that a moderate piracy can be profitable for a software editor to foster users' adoption.

Can software piracy be profitable for a software editor? We tackle this issue in a simple model where software is an experience good and where the potential users can choose to adopt or pirate software or to delay their adoption. In that context, we show that a moderate piracy can be profitable for a software editor to foster users' adoption.

We investigate how introducing a bidding agent impacts the process and outcome of an online reverse auction in the context of a crowdlending platform. We consider this issue in the context of a peer-to-business platform that connects individual lenders to small and medium-sized enterprises. Using a before/after study design, we perform an...

Many developing countries are characterized by high levels of remittances and low levels of financial inclusion. In this context, introduction of M-payment services can be seen as a means of improving both financial inclusion and remittance levels. To our knowledge, M-payments and remittances so far have been studied separately; in this paper,...

We study the conditions ruling the diffusion of open source as opposed to proprietary software distributed by a commercial editor. The two types of software differ in relation to their adoption costs and to the range of functionalities they offer. By distinguishing software users according to their ability to contribute to the production of...

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