Mechanisms Leading To First-mover Advantages
First-mover advantages can arise from three primary sources. Each category is then separated into a variety of different other mechanisms. All mechanisms are theoretical and assume that other competitors trying to merge into the market are being exploited and overpowered by the first-mover company. All other things equal, the following are the three primary sources of first-mover advantages.
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