Theory of NIE provides a theoretical foundation and analysis framework for the paper,although theory of industry economics and management are largely used in the course ofanalyzing economics characteristics of software industry.

• 新制度经济学理论为本文提供了理论基础和分析框架,尽管在分析软件产业的经济学特征时,大量运用的是产业经济学和管理学等方面的理论。