What is an economic moat?
ASU economist explains how companies defend their competitive edge.
In this story published March 11, 2025, on The Motley Fool:
Analyzing companies' balance sheets and evaluating their strategic decisions are the only reliable methods to identify competitive advantages that will be reflected in future stock market valuations.
– Domenico Ferraro, associate professor of economics
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