Polaroid Had a Unique Competitive Advantage for Many Years Until

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Polaroid had a unique competitive advantage for many years until it forgot to observe competitive intelligence. The firm went bankrupt when people began taking digital pictures. Polaroid provides a great example of Porter's supplier power.

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Average Total Cost Curve

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Industry Demand Curve

A graphical representation showing the total demand for the products or services of a particular industry at various price levels.

Government Franchising

A process by which a government grants a company the exclusive right to operate, produce, or sell a service within a certain area.

Legal Barriers

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