Controlling Regulations: A Competitive Edge

While we think often about new technology as a key driver of new business, it isn’t the only method of gaining competitive advantage.  James K. Galbraith in his book “The Predator State” (see pages 178 & 179 in particular) reminds us that controlling regulations can be a source of competitive advantage too.  Today’s article in the Wall St. Journal “Natural Gas Tilts at Windmills in Power Feud” is a great example.  Is the playing field the same for natural gas and windpower?  Should it really be the same?     What technology could level the playing field?

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Isn’t it interesting.   When you start to look for something you keep finding it.   Here’s an example of how “big solar” killed a bill to avoid setting standards in Arizona.