Book · 2008 · Business & Economics
On Competition
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He's written Landmark books called competitive strategy and on competition he is cited more than any other scholar in the field.
Stephen Dubner · Freakonomics Radio · Jul 2024 Listen at 12:30 Why people recommend it
On Competition by Michael E. Porter is a landmark collection of essays and foundational writings focusing on corporate strategy, industry structure, and economic competitiveness. On Freakonomics Radio, Stephen Dubner mentioned Michael Porter's book while listing the influential works written by the author, noting that he is cited more frequently than any other scholar in the entire field of competitive strategy. Dubner returned to these landmark publications across multiple episodes, including discussions on America's hidden duopolies and the structural challenges facing modern economic systems. Podcast guests and hosts use these scholarly works to analyze market dynamics, business positioning, and the fundamental forces that drive long-term economic success for corporations and nations alike, cementing the author's status as a towering figure in organizational economics.
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Stephen Dubner he's written Landmark books called competitive strategy and on competition he is cited more than any other… 3
“he's written Landmark books called competitive strategy and on competition he is cited more than any other scholar in the field”
“He's written landmark books called Competitive Strategy and On Competition.”
“He's written landmark books called Competitive Strategy and On Competition. He is cited more than any other scholar in the field.”
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