A Concrete Theory of Moligopoly
This chapter presents an empirical theory of moligopoly competition, in which big tech firms compete by a process of indirect entry. It begins by introducing each tech giant, namely, Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, Google, and Microsoft. The chapter then identifies six properties common to many of them: diversification, discontinuity, long termism, growth, exploration and discovery, and flexibility. All six properties work together toward a competitive outcome. Moreover, moligopoly competition appears to lead to a substantial allocation of resources to invention.