Pricing Information Goods in the Presence of Copying

Topics:
Music
Tags:
Marketing,
Marketing Research,
Pricing,
Pricing Strategy
Source:
University of London

FREE Registration is required

Overview: The effects of piracy on the pricing behavior of producers of information goods are studied within a unified model. When the copying technology involves a marginal cost and no fixed cost, producers act independently. In this simple framework, the paper highlights the trade-off between ex ante and ex post efficiency considerations (how to provide the right incentives to create whilst limiting monopoly distortions?). When the copying technology involves a fixed cost and no marginal cost, pricing decisions are interdependent. It investigates the strategic pricing game by focusing on some significant symmetric Nash equilibria.

(Is this item miscategorized? Does it need more tags? Let us know.)

Format: PDF | Size: 452KB | Date: Apr 2002 | Pages: 40


People who downloaded this item also downloaded

White Paper Optimal Customized Bundle Pricing for Information Goods
advertisement
advertisement
  • Click Here
  • Click Here
  • Click Here
advertisement

Returning users: Log In Here!

Already registered on BNET, TechRepublic, or ZDNet? Simply log in.

Free Membership: Sign Up Now!

Sign up for a free membership today and get instant and unlimited access to one of the largest databases of white papers, webcasts, and casestudies anywhere. Your FREE membership allows you to:

  • Download an unlimited amount of content, including classic and current white papers, case studies, webcasts and more
  • Track content on your chosen topics of interest
  • Receive targeted email alerts when your favorite content is added
  • Save content for future reading
  • Receive our member newsletter

When you register to access this directory, you become a member of BNET. In addition, you allow us to share your information with companies that produce products or services featured in the library--so that such companies may contact you with information and offers regarding their products and services. This enables us to keep the library a free service. As a directory registrant, you will receive a complimentary subscription to the BNET member newsletter, The BNET Report. You can unsubscribe from this newsletter at any time. By clicking the Sign up button, you indicate that you agree to our Terms and Conditions and have read and understand our Privacy Policy (updated).