Why scale might be the most important factor in the development of new technology

Scale enables big companies to have extraordinary advantage over rivals, especially smaller companies. Image: REUTERS/Mark Blinch
Mauro F. Guillén
Anthony L. Davis Director of The Lauder Institute, Dr. Felix Zandman Professor of International Management, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

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