Where size is not everything
Concentration in the car industry is increasing as the market goes global: a common story, and an untrue one.
The key to the banks
Great size is a warning of trouble ahead in the banking industry; and the trouble may be for the taxpayer as much as the shareholder.
Economic forces and the hairdresser
Do not believe those who tell you that concentration or globalisation is inevitable. Think of your hairdresser.
A world of difference
While accounting firms are “going global”, their rationale for doing so does not apply to other industries.
Globalisation of the skies
Many firms have aspirations to “go global”, but this unanimity disguises both differences and confusion.
Threats to Bill Gates and the internet
Can Microsoft maintain its dominance of the world computer market? Is there a long term future for the Internet unless it falls into the hands of a small group of firms?