COMPETITIVE ASYMMETRY
Charles François (2004). COMPETITIVE ASYMMETRY, International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics, 2(1): 532.
| Collection | International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Vol. (num.) | 2(1) |
| ID | ◀ 532 ▶ |
| Object type | Human sciences, Methodology or model |
Competition is usually asymmetric, which means that one (or some) of the competing elements or systems has an initial advantage or acquires it, obtaining thus a larger share of the available resources.
The study of competitive asymmetry led to a quite more complex view of the evolution of ecosystems, relativizing the concept of climax. It could also probably be applied to the evolution of oligopolies and monopolies in economy, and in balances of power in politics.