Open Source vs the Invisible Hand
Summary
Open Source vs the Invisible Hand argues that open source software defies standard market axioms due to its nature as a public good and shared infrastructure. It discusses free rider problems, supply and demand, division of labour, and how firms fund OSS, concluding there is no single mechanism sustaining OSS and that current fixes attempt to price value where none exists. It also highlights that metrics and funding proxies (like sponsorships and CVEs) are imperfect substitutes for true pricing of value.