References &
readings (updated
July 14th 2010)
Session #1:
Slides on network effects (with equations & graphs)
Slides on network effects (concepts and mini-cases; no equations)
Session #2:
Slides on two-sided pricing principles and videogames discussion
Session #3:
Slides on bundling and commitment issues
Session #4:
Slides on MSP dynamics (critical mass, divide-and-conquer, staging TSPs)
Session #5:
Slides on product variety restrictions (based on Luyi Zhao’s senior thesis)
Session #6:
Slides on strategic information manipulation by intermediaries
Is Google Making Us Stupid article
Session #7:
Slides on merchants vs. TSPs (I)
Session #8:
Session #9:
Slides on merchants vs. TSPs (II) (Gazelle and financial intermediaries)
Interesting FT article on market makers for new securities
Session #10:
Slides on what makes TSMs special
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Session #12: