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The commercial re-use of open government data is broadly expected to generate economic value. However, the practice and study of this trend is still in its infancy. In particular, the issue of value creation in the commercial re-use open government data remains largely unknown. This study aims to further understand how open government data is used to develop commercial products and services. Grounded in the comprehensive data obtained from a sample of 500 US firms that use open government data as part of their business model, we propose a taxonomy that encompasses three business model archetypes (enablers, facilitators, and integrators). Furthermore, we discuss the value proposition of each business model archetype, and subsequently present a framework that describes the value created in the context of the open government data ecosystem. Our framework can be used by both scholars and practitioners in the field of open government data to effectively frame the debate of the value created by the commercial re-use of open government data. Simultaneously, our work can be of benefit to entrepreneurs as it provides a systematic overview, as well as practical insights, of the growing use of open government data in the private sector.

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RESUMOEstudou-se a rentabilidade da terminação de bovinos de corte em confinamento, calculou-se o custo de produção e identificaram-se os componentes de maior influência sobre o custo operacional efetivo da arroba de carne. Os dados foram provenientes de um sistema de produção de bovinos de corte localizado no oeste do estado de Minas Gerais, no qual foram terminados em confinamento 3.583 animais, durante os meses de abril a novembro de 2002. A rentabilidade do sistema de produção foi estimada utilizando-se o software Cu$to Bovino Corte. Os componentes do custo operacional efetivo que exerceram maior influência sobre os custos da atividade confinamento foram, em ordem decrescente: aquisição dos animais, alimentação, despesas diversas, mão-de-obra, sanidade e impostos. O confinamento do sistema de produção mostrou que a atividade tem condições de sobreviver no longo prazo.Palavras-chave: bovinocultura de corte, análise econômica, custo de produção, índices técnicos. ABSTRACTThe research analyzed the profitability of beef cattle finished in feedlot, estimated the cost production and evaluated the components with most influence on effective operational costs of about 32 pounds of meat (one arroba). Data on 3,583 animals finished from April to November in feedlot were used in the analysis. The profitability of the production system was estimated by Cu$to Bovino Corte software. The factors of the effective operational system with highest influence on feedlot costs were in decreasing order: animal purchasing price, feed, miscelaneous expenses, animal health and taxes. The positive profitability suggests that finishing feedlot production system has condition to survive during long term period.

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