How a Little ‘Friction’ Can Change a Competitive Landscape [Archive.org URL]

When developing business strategies, it is wise to think about “frictions,” the forces that make it difficult for buyers and sellers to connect. Those elements — location, convenience or lack of information — help explain how different firms, such as a small local retailer and a national store, can coexist in the marketplace, according to research by Wharton management professor Olivier Chatain and an INSEAD colleague.

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