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Antitrust and Trade Regulation

Michal Gal

2012

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Viral Open Source: Competition Vs. Synergy, Michal Gal Jul 2012

Viral Open Source: Competition Vs. Synergy, Michal Gal

Michal Gal

The creation of free and open source software (FOSS) through social networks has been celebrated as one of the most interesting and inspiring developments of the information age. The main legal platform selected for facilitating this collaborative creation is the GNU General Public License (GPL). Software released under the GPL enables anyone to use, modify, and distribute the code. Yet, these rights are contingent upon virality: every copy or work based on the original code must also be subject to such terms and conditions. This article analyzes the interesting and intricate effects of virality on welfare and innovation. Virality increases …


The Dearth Of Antitrust Sanctions (In Hebrew), Michal Gal, Amir Israeli Jan 2012

The Dearth Of Antitrust Sanctions (In Hebrew), Michal Gal, Amir Israeli

Michal Gal

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