Schumpeter and Steindl on the dynamics of competition

This paper compares and contrasts the contributions of Joseph Alois Schumpeter and Josef Steindl to the competitive paradigm. Both reject the static nature of traditional prot maximizing analysis and the analytical device of a representative rm. Instead they both opt for a dy-namic framework in whic...

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Main Author: Bloch, Harry
Format: Journal Article
Published: Springer 2000
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/23592
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description This paper compares and contrasts the contributions of Joseph Alois Schumpeter and Josef Steindl to the competitive paradigm. Both reject the static nature of traditional prot maximizing analysis and the analytical device of a representative rm. Instead they both opt for a dy-namic framework in which there is a key role for innovation. Differences emerge in terms of the characteristics of individual firms that nurture the competitive struggle and are responsible for technical change. The maturation process of a capitalist economy, whereby a natural progression will involve an increase in concentration, as prescribed by Schumpeter and Steindl is also explored, as is criticism of their analyses. Finally the holistic approach to competitive modelling, a legacy of these two economists, is expounded and challenges for the future identied.
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spelling curtin-20.500.11937-235922017-09-13T15:58:58Z Schumpeter and Steindl on the dynamics of competition Bloch, Harry This paper compares and contrasts the contributions of Joseph Alois Schumpeter and Josef Steindl to the competitive paradigm. Both reject the static nature of traditional prot maximizing analysis and the analytical device of a representative rm. Instead they both opt for a dy-namic framework in which there is a key role for innovation. Differences emerge in terms of the characteristics of individual firms that nurture the competitive struggle and are responsible for technical change. The maturation process of a capitalist economy, whereby a natural progression will involve an increase in concentration, as prescribed by Schumpeter and Steindl is also explored, as is criticism of their analyses. Finally the holistic approach to competitive modelling, a legacy of these two economists, is expounded and challenges for the future identied. 2000 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/23592 10.1007/s001910050019 Springer restricted
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Schumpeter and Steindl on the dynamics of competition
title Schumpeter and Steindl on the dynamics of competition
title_full Schumpeter and Steindl on the dynamics of competition
title_fullStr Schumpeter and Steindl on the dynamics of competition
title_full_unstemmed Schumpeter and Steindl on the dynamics of competition
title_short Schumpeter and Steindl on the dynamics of competition
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url http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/23592