Reuse economics: a comparison of seventeen models and directions for future research

The paper baselines the state of the art in reuse economic modeling by surveying and comparing seventeen economic models and presenting conclusions and recommendations for further research. The analyses indicate a great deal of commonality among the set of models. While this may indicate that researchers are arriving at similar models independently, it may also suggest that we should direct our efforts at forging new ground in reuse economics. Five areas for further research in reuse economics are recommended, and general guidelines for helping organizations decide on a suitable economic model are discussed.