Footnote:
Nach Informationen von SSRN wurde die ursprüngliche Fassung des Dokuments August 29, 2007 erstellt
Description:
This paper illustrates basic pricing issues in two-sided markets using some simple linear models based on Rochet & Tirole (2006) and Armstrong (2006). Monopoly, first-best and second-best prices when a single platform charges either usage fees or membership fees are examined. Some implications for competition policy and regulation of two-sided markets are are also discussed