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Industrial Revolution and Firm Size
- The industrial revolution shifted production from individual cottages to centralized factories for efficiency.
- Coordination and information sharing in firms reduce slack and increase productivity, shaping firm size and function.
The Mesh and Internet Economy
- The internet, termed the mesh by Lisa Gansky, dramatically improves finding and coordinating freelance work.
- Better information flow enhances efficiency in shared resource economies, transforming firm dynamics.
Large Firms as Network Facilitators
- Large firms like Deloitte act as networks to connect clients with vetted professionals quickly.
- Clients pay for ease of access and assurance, not just for the person’s time or work alone.