Government Barriers to Entry . Industries heavily regulated by the government are usually the most difficult to penetrate. Examples include commercial airlines, defense contractors, and cable ...

For example, the barriers for new banks are different than barriers for new broker-dealers or insurance companies. Many differences also exist in different states, countries and economic climates.

Cloud computing has become a reality, yet the hype surrounding cloud has started to exceed the laws of physics and economics. The robust cloud (of all software on demand that will replace the ...

We do not believe Qantas has carved an economic moat. On average, we forecast returns on invested capital failing to keep up with the firm's 11% weighted average cost of capital.

Economics, like the economy, cannot thrive without a little creative destruction. This article appeared in the Finance & economics section of the print edition under the headline “Barriers to ...

Amul’s model of inclusive development transformed the dairy industry, proving that women’s participation in the workforce is crucial to economic development. 10. Bachendri Pal - First Indian ...

But transitioning from a world chock-full of tickets, memberships, and key fobs to a world where travelers compare modes, plan routes, and pay for publicly accessible services on a single digital ...

Overlaying the worsening economic outlook is the lingering threat of protectionism, which could drive trade volumes even lower next year. It is always tempting for politicians to throw up new ...