Before revision: The concept was introduced by Steven Weber (2004), saying that when more people use free and open-source software, it becomes easier and more powerful for all users.. Lessig noted that any natural language is anti-rivalrous, because its utility increases with how much it's used by others.. Cooper noted that efforts to combat climate change are perversely anti-rivalrous, because the US will benefit from the efforts of others to combat this problem, even if it refuses to do so.. Types of goods based on rivalry in consumption and excludability Consumption can be extended to include "Anti-rivalrous" consumption.
After revision: The concept was introduced by Steven Weber (2004), saying that when more people use free and open-source software, it becomes easier and more powerful for all users.. Lessig noted that any natural language is anti-rivalrous, because its utility increases with how much it's used by others.. Cooper noted that efforts to combat climate change are perversely anti-rivalrous, because the US will benefit from the efforts of others to combat this problem, even if it refuses to do so.. Types of goods based on rivalry in consumption and Consumption can be extended to include "Anti-rivalrous" consumption.