The great economic dilemma: competition vs. concentration
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.31558/2307-2318.2021.4.1Abstract
The basic goal of the article is to present global trends of concentration business activity. This process has accelerated during the pandemic Covid-19. The article argues that the more markets are digitised, the more likely they are to become concentrated. Covid-19 is shifting the business landscape in a way that portends further market concentration. This process has its advantages and disadvantages. The article suggests some proposals how to balance them.
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