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This article surveys a variety of topics that are related to network economics. Topics covered include: consumer demand under network effects, compatibility decisions and standardization, technology advances in network industries, two-sided markets, information networks and intellectual property, and social influence.

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Shy, O. A Short Survey of Network Economics. Rev Ind Organ 38, 119–149 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11151-011-9288-6

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