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Scaling Theory

#7 – Michael Mauboussin: The Fascinating World of Increasing Returns

Jul 15, 2024
Michael Mauboussin, finance expert, talks about increasing returns, market dynamics, Charles Darwin, AI, and the Santa Fe Institute. They discuss leveraging increasing returns in business, impact of intangible assets, navigating complex technologies, and embracing complexity in everyday life.
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  • Increasing returns drive company scaling through factors like economies of scale and network effects.
  • Policymakers face challenges in evaluating increasing returns' impact and leveraging AI and blockchain technologies.

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Exploring the Dynamics of Markets and Increasing Returns

In this podcast episode, Michael Mouboussin discusses the dynamics of markets and increasing returns. He elaborates on various types of increasing returns, including economies of scale, international trade, learning by doing, positive feedback and network effects, and recommendation of ideas, detailing how these factors contribute to the scaling of companies.

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