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Modern Monopolies: What It Takes to Dominate the 21st Century Economy,Used
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In Modern Monopolies, Alex Moazed and Nicholas L. Johnson tell the definitive story of what has changed, what it means for businesses today, and how managers, entrepreneurs, and business owners can adapt and thrive in this new era.What do Google, Snapchat, Tinder, Amazon, and Uber have in common, besides soaring market share? They're platforms a new business model that has quietly become the only game in town, creating vast fortunes for its founders while dominating everyone's daily life. A platform, by definition, creates value by facilitating an exchange between two or more interdependent groups. So, rather that making things, they simply connect people.The Internet today is awash in platforms Facebook is responsible for nearly 25 percent of total Web visits, and the Google platform crash in 2013 took about 40 percent of Internet traffic with it. Representing the ten most trafficked sites in the U.S., platforms are also prominent over the globe; in China, they hold the top eight spots in web traffic rankings.The advent of mobile computing and its ubiquitous connectivity have forever altered how we interact with each other, melding the digital and physical worlds and blurring distinctions between 'offline' and 'online.' These platform giants are expanding their influence from the digital world to the whole economy. Yet, few people truly grasp the radical structural shifts of the last ten years.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Modern Monopolies'? A: 'Modern Monopolies' explores the rise of platform-based business models and how they have transformed the economy, focusing on companies like Google, Amazon, and Uber.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Alex Moazed and Nicholas L. Johnson.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Modern Monopolies'? A: 'Modern Monopolies' was published on May 31, 2016.
- Q: Is 'Modern Monopolies' available in different formats? A: This book is available in hardcover format.
- Q: How many pages does 'Modern Monopolies' have? A: 'Modern Monopolies' consists of 272 pages.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Modern Monopolies' is categorized under Computers & Technology.
- Q: What key concepts are discussed in 'Modern Monopolies'? A: The book discusses the impact of platform businesses on the economy, the shift from traditional business models, and how these platforms create value through facilitating exchanges.
- Q: What type of readers would benefit from this book? A: Managers, entrepreneurs, and business owners looking to understand modern business models and adapt to the changing economy would find this book valuable.
- Q: Does 'Modern Monopolies' include illustrations? A: 'Modern Monopolies' is an illustrated edition, featuring visuals that enhance the understanding of its concepts.
- Q: What makes platform businesses different from traditional businesses? A: Platform businesses differ by connecting multiple user groups and facilitating exchanges, rather than solely producing goods or services.