Citation

Discussion Paper Details

Please find the details for DP3634 in an easy to copy and paste format below:

Full Details   |   Bibliographic Reference

Full Details

Title: The DVD Versus DIVX Standard War: Empirical Evidence of Network Effects and Preannouncement Effects

Author(s): David Dranove and Neil Gandal

Publication Date: November 2002

Keyword(s): network effects, product preannouncements and standards

Programme Area(s): Industrial Organization

Abstract: In this Paper, we empirically test for network effects and preannouncement effects in the DVD market. We do this by measuring the effect of potential (incompatible) competition on a network undergoing growth. We find that there are network effects. The data is generally consistent with the hypothesis that the preannouncement of DIVX temporarily slowed down the adoption of DVD technology.

For full details and related downloads, please visit: https://cepr.org/active/publications/discussion_papers/dp.php?dpno=3634

Bibliographic Reference

Dranove, D and Gandal, N. 2002. 'The DVD Versus DIVX Standard War: Empirical Evidence of Network Effects and Preannouncement Effects'. London, Centre for Economic Policy Research. https://cepr.org/active/publications/discussion_papers/dp.php?dpno=3634