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3. Business Model Concepts in Literature

Author : Bernd W. Wirtz

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Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

A variety of business model concepts can be distinguished in the literature. In the following chapter, the three basic theoretical approaches of the business model concept are presented along with the different business model concepts associated with them. In addition, a chronological synopsis of the different developments is provided.

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See also for the following chapter Wirtz (2010a, 2018a, 2019a).
 
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Metadata
Title
Business Model Concepts in Literature
Author
Bernd W. Wirtz
Copyright Year
2020
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-48017-2_3