Law as a Source of Competitive Advantage

30 Pages Posted: 22 Feb 2007

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Robert C. Bird

University of Connecticut - School of Business; University of Connecticut School of Law

Date Written: February 20, 2007

Abstract

Although business scholars express significant interest in the sources of firm competitive advantage, little research exists on the use of law as a value capturing resource. This is surprising given that legal issues demand a significant percentage of available time for managers. This manuscript proposes a model showing how a firm can use its legal environment to create sustainable competitive advantages over rivals.

Keywords: employment law, intellectual property law, strategy, competition, competitive advantage,

JEL Classification: L10, L19, L20, L21, M10, K10, K20

Suggested Citation

Bird, Robert C., Law as a Source of Competitive Advantage (February 20, 2007). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=964329 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.964329

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