Economists use the term bandwagon effect to describe the benefit a consumer enjoys as a result of others' using the same product or service. The history of videocassettes offers a striking example of the power of bandwagon effects. Originally there were two technical standards for videocassettes: Beta and VHS. Beta was widely regarded to have better picture quality, but VHS could record longer television programmes. Eventually the selection of Beta...
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