While (managerial) beliefs are central to many aspects of strategic organization, interactive beliefs are almost entirely neglected, save for some
game theory treatments. In an increasingly connected and networked economy,
firms confront coordination problems that arise because of network effects.
The capability to manage beliefs will increasingly be a strategic one, a key
source of wealth creation, and a key research area for strategic organization
scholars.
KEYWORDS: Interactive beliefs, coordination, network economy, common
knowledge.
JEL CODE: D84, M30