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Strategy in history and (versus?) in economics: A review of Lawrence Freedman's strategy: A history

Author(s): Dixit, Avinash K.

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Abstract: This essay reviews Lawrence Freedman's book Strategy: A History. The main themes-definitions, strategies in war, business, politics, and revolutions-are overviewed. The value of game-theoretic thinking for practical strategy is assessed. A critical discussion of some concepts and dichotomies emphasized by Freedman, e.g., strategy is governed by the starting point, not the end point, and of the role of stories and scripts in strategy, follows.
Publication Date: Dec-2014
Citation: Dixit, A. (2014). Strategy in history and (versus?) in economics: A review of Lawrence Freedman's strategy: A history. Journal of Economic Literature, 52 (4), 1119 - 1134. doi:10.1257/jel.52.4.1119
DOI: doi:10.1257/jel.52.4.1119
ISSN: 0022-0515
Pages: 1119 - 1134
Type of Material: Journal Article
Journal/Proceeding Title: Journal of Economic Literature
Version: Final published version. Article is made available in OAR by the publisher's permission or policy.



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