The Causes and Consequences of Wal-Mart's Growth
33 Pages Posted: 10 Dec 2006 Last revised: 21 Aug 2008
Date Written: April 2007
Abstract
Wal-Mart is the largest company in the world, yet little is known about its economic impact. This essay discusses what is known about Wal-Mart's competitive advantage and its economic impact on local communities, as well as the national and global economy, and highlights the open questions to be addressed by future research.
Keywords: Wal-Mart, Retail
JEL Classification: L11, L25, L81
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