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Software Developer Policies: Economics and s 46 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010

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posted on 2023-05-17, 14:15 authored by D'Rosario, M, Torre, A, Mendelson, D, Lynden Griggs
This article considers the impact of developer policies that hinder or restrict cross platform application development. We suggest that policies that hinder or restrict cross platform development have the potential to erode competition within the market for smartphones. The article also considers the relevance of dominance measures in software markets, arguing that conventional economic approaches may not be applicable. Furthermore, while most monitoring activities tend to focus primarily on protection of consumers, the article points out that modern electronic/information technology markets are multi-sided and there is a need for monitoring of practices designed to attract and retain the favour of developers. While the article is written in the context and application of the applicable Australian legislation, this being s 46 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth), our findings are equally relevant to other jurisdictions.

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Publication title

Journal of Law and Information Science

Volume

21

Pagination

37-61

ISSN

0729-1485

Department/School

Faculty of Law

Publisher

University of Tasmania Law School

Place of publication

Hobart

Rights statement

Copyright 2011 the authors.

Repository Status

  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Justice and the law not elsewhere classified

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