How Software Stifles Competition and Innovation: Factoring the slowing up of startups.

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Title: How Software Stifles Competition and Innovation: Factoring the slowing up of startups.
Authors: Bessen, James1 jbessen@gmail.com
Source: Communications of the ACM. Oct2023, Vol. 66 Issue 10, p34-36. 3p. 1 Color Photograph.
Subjects: New business enterprises, Computer software development, Computing platforms, Technological innovations, Economic competition, Economic expansion
Abstract: The article discusses the slowing growth of startup companies and the role played by software. The author argues that larger companies have developed software platforms that deliver important consumer benefits, but that access to such platforms is limited and stifles competition. This leads to a poor market dynamic and slow economic growth.
Database: Engineering Source
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Abstract:The article discusses the slowing growth of startup companies and the role played by software. The author argues that larger companies have developed software platforms that deliver important consumer benefits, but that access to such platforms is limited and stifles competition. This leads to a poor market dynamic and slow economic growth.
ISSN:00010782
DOI:10.1145/3588898