Rethinking America’s innovative edge
In his new book The Venturesome Economy, Amar Bhidé argues that the willingness and ability of Americans to develop and use innovations derived from the scientific research of other nations is a crucial driver of U.S. prosperity.
Does technological tying spark innovation?
Technological tying may allow a market leader to maintain an edge, but innovation is another question.
Outsourcing and technological change
If your industry has a high rate of technological change, are you more likely to outsource?
Decision brief: EMC turnaround
In the 1990s, EMC was the hottest stock on the NYSE. But when the dot-com bubble burst, the company took a turn for the worse. How did Joe Tucci revamp EMC's business model to fit a radically different marketplace?
How competitive is the Internet?
The Internet's image is that of a decentralized industry with low barriers to entry. But a study of market concentration in the Internet sector and related industries yields some surprising results.
Telecom strategy models
Based on her research for the Columbia Institute for Tele-Information, Kathryn Harrigan discusses strategy models for players in the rapidly evolving telecommunications industry.
Media concentration in an era of digital convergence
In his new book, Eli Noam measures market share to gauge how the media industry has evolved and to determine which companies will win and lose in the digital infotainment age.
Adaptive Organizations
Finding the optimal level of task specialization helps organizations adapt and gives workers needed flexibility.
The Price of Competition
Antitrust laws aim to protect consumers and spur innovation by fostering competition, but in some industries ingenuity thrives under monopolists.