Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sally Pipes is a scholar and think tank CEO who writes on health care. "The cost of private health insurance will not come down ...

We've all heard the saying: "A little competition never hurt anyone." In fact, you likely see a touch of competitiveness in just about everyone, including yourself. But how does competitiveness apply ...

We're told competition is good for us. It motivates excellence, drives innovation, separates the best from the rest. From childhood sports to corporate promotions, the message is clear: compete or ...

Alexandra Twin has 15+ years of experience as an editor and writer, covering financial news for public and private companies. Robert Kelly is managing director of XTS Energy LLC, and has more than ...

National Beverage Corp. pioneered the sparkling water boom but now faces declining volumes and increased competition, especially from private labels. The company remains highly profitable, asset-light ...

Global cooperation has been joined by competition to lead the green technology sector, driving industrial policies and reshaping business strategies, according to a new study published in Nature by UC ...

All social classes can experience competitive friendships, as Festinger (1954) first proposed in his Social Comparison Theory, which suggests that people have an innate drive to assess themselves by ...

This article is part of The Conversation’s “Business Basics” series where we ask experts to discuss key concepts in business, economics and finance. It’s hard to remember a time before the ...