Sources of Sustainable Competitive Advantage

3 Pages Posted: 12 Jan 2016

Date Written: January 5, 2016

Abstract

Lately, quality as an investment factor has received significant attention. In our earlier papers on this topic, we have discussed a key element in the process of identification of quality businesses is the presence of competitive advantages. However, not all competitive advantages are created equal.

The strength of the competitive advantage and the risks that the business needs to protect itself against are largely dictated by the type of competitive advantage that the business possesses. This paper provides a summary overview of the various types of competitive advantages that we have identified over the years.

Keywords: Sustainable Competitive Advantage, Economies of Scale, Network Effect, Consumer Preference, Switching Cost, Mission Criticality, Low-Cost Supply

JEL Classification: G10, G11, G12, G14, C22

Suggested Citation

Ramraika, CFA, Baijnath and Trivedi, Prashant, Sources of Sustainable Competitive Advantage (January 5, 2016). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2713675 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2713675

Baijnath Ramraika, CFA (Contact Author)

Multi-Act EquiGlobe Limited ( email )

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Prashant Trivedi

MAEG ( email )

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Pune, Maharashtra 411001
India

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