Competition over scarce goods is a central element of human life 1,2. Students compete for the best grades, job seekers compete for vacancies, academics compete for grants and tenure, companies ...

Competition is a critical element of our society. It exists in nature and it is a cornerstone of our economy, but there’s a lack of consensus among psychologists as to whether competitiveness is ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kara Dennison writes about careers, leadership, and the job market. Competition vs. teamwork is a hot-button topic, and leaders ...

Deep down, every entrepreneur fears competition. After all, building a business is a deeply personal endeavour, and the very thought of having someone else try to play in your sandbox can elicit ...

Several years ago, I was a graduate student at the University of Wisconsin struggling to come up with an idea for my dissertation on the effects of competition on intrinsic motivation. Much of my ...

Chris Gallant, CFA, is a senior manager of interest rate risk for ATB Financial with 10 years of experience in the financial markets. Somer G. Anderson is CPA, doctor of accounting, and an accounting ...