Production and Operations Analysis, Seventh Edition
Production and Operations Analysis, Seventh Edition
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ISBN: 9781478623069
Author: Steven Nahmias, Tava Lennon Olsen
Publisher: Waveland Press, Inc.
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Interpretation: The determinants of national advantages with examples as suggested by Porter.

Concept Introduction: Porter, the famous economist makes very convincing argument for national competitive advantages in some specific industries. He has suggested 4 determinants of national advantages.

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