Structural Holes: The Social Structure of Competition

Burt, Ronald

ISBN 10: 067484372X / ISBN 13: 9780674843721

Published by Harvard University Press, 1992

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Structural Holes: The Social Structure of Competition
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Publication Date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 067484372X
• ISBN 13: 9780674843721
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Ronald Burt describes the social structural theory of competition that has developed through the last two decades. The contrast between perfect competition and monopoly is replaced with a network model of competition. The basic element in this account is the structural hole: a gap between two individuals with complementary resources or information. When the two are connected through a third individual as entrepreneur, the gap is filled, creating important advantages for the entrepreneur. Competitive advantage is a matter of access to structural holes in relation to market transactions.

About the Author

Ronald S. Burt is Professor, Graduate School of Business, University of Chicago.