The Evolution of New Markets

The Evolution of New Markets

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A popular account of the early evolution of markets, this title features a large number of cases, which are woven into a general narrative that highlights the unusual features of how very young markets evolve, and provides a straightforward and non-technical explanation of why things typically happen this way.

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The Evolution of New Markets by Paul Geroski

How do markets evolve? Why are some innovations picked up straightaway whilst others take years to be commercialized? Are there first-mover advantages? Why do we behave with 'irrational exuberance' in the early evolution of markets as was the case with the dot.com boom? Paul Geroski is a leading economist who has taught economics to business school students, managers, and executives at the London Business School. In this book he explains in a refreshingly clear style how markets develop. In particular he stresses how the early evolution of markets can significantly shape their later development and structure. His purpose is to show how a good grasp of economics can improve managers' business and investment decisions. Whilst using the development of the Internet as a case in point, Geroski also refers to other sectors and products, for example cars, television, mobile phones, and personal computers. This short book is an ideal introduction for managers, MBA students, and the general reader wanting to understand how markets evolve.
Paul Geroski is currently Deputy Chairman of the Competition Commission and Professor of Economics at the London Business School. His current research interests are focused on two areas: innovation, technological change, and the evolution of markets, and regulation and competition policy. He sits on the editorial boards of several journals and on the Council of the Royal Economic Society.
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ISBN 13 9780199248896
ISBN 10 0199248893
Title The Evolution of New Markets
Author Paul Geroski
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Publisher Oxford University Press
Year published 2003-04-17
Number of pages 236
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