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I describe briefly the new networks in the global economy. I concentrate in the characteristics in comparison with the usual networks. I don’t explain why the industry is interested in these new networks nor do I discuss the competitive advantages.

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Schottenloher, M. (2003). New Networks: Features and Tasks. In: Sachsenmeier, P., Schottenloher, M. (eds) Challenges Between Competition and Collaboration. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-05195-5_31

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