> I think the real problem is that MS can cross-subsidize its Office bundles.
Wouldn't this apply to any company that sells more than one product or service? Amazon uses Aws margins to subsidize a bunch, including r&d. A lot of biotech companies use profits from one drug to subsidize bad sales in another trying to break into the market.
> Kill the competition, raise the price. G-MAFIA/FAANG playbook
This is a solid business strategy, but it also falls prey to entrants back into the market when the large player raises its prices.
Wouldn't this apply to any company that sells more than one product or service? Amazon uses Aws margins to subsidize a bunch, including r&d. A lot of biotech companies use profits from one drug to subsidize bad sales in another trying to break into the market.
> Kill the competition, raise the price. G-MAFIA/FAANG playbook
This is a solid business strategy, but it also falls prey to entrants back into the market when the large player raises its prices.