Books like Free by Chris Anderson


Chris Anderson, author of the bestseller *The Long Tail*, explores how the rise of digital technology has driven the cost of distribution and production to near zero. In *Free*, he tests the hypothesis that offering goods or services for free can generate larger profits than charging customers, especially when combined with reputation-driven marketing and cross‑subsidy strategies. Anderson outlines practical models for deploying free offerings, explains how companies can compete against rivals that abandon traditional pricing, and demonstrates how the new ‘free economy’ can deliver benefits to both consumers and businesses.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Business & Economics/Marketing
Authors: Chris Anderson
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