Publications
Publications
- Harvard Business Review
Spontaneous Deregulation: How to Compete with Platforms That Ignore the Rules
By: Benjamin Edelman and Damien Geradin
Abstract
Many successful platform businesses—think Airbnb, Uber, and YouTube—ignore laws and regulations that appear to preclude their approach. The rule-flouting phenomenon is something we call "spontaneous private deregulation," and it is not new. Benign or otherwise, spontaneous deregulation is happening increasingly rapidly and in ever more industries. This article surveys incumbents' vulnerabilities and identifies possible responses.
Keywords
Regulation; Deregulation; Innovation And Strategy; Innovation Strategy; Laws and Statutes; Transportation Industry; Accommodations Industry; Entertainment and Recreation Industry; Media and Broadcasting Industry
Citation
Edelman, Benjamin, and Damien Geradin. "Spontaneous Deregulation: How to Compete with Platforms That Ignore the Rules." Harvard Business Review 94, no. 4 (April 2016): 80–87.