An Article by Nicholas J. O’Shaughnessy Judge Institute of Management Studies, University of Cambridge, UK Since it was published, Michael Porter’s Competitive Advantage of Nations has become a work of great influence – not only in the world of ideas but also in the agenda of governments. The contribution is a significant one. But a subject so extensive could not possibly be covered in one book, and with a work so well noticed we are justified in subjecting its explanation to critical scrutiny. Our approach does not stand as a substitute for what Porter says; the criticism is not that he is in error, but that his thesis is incomplete. Read more....