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Small markets can offer a more stable path to wealth compared to large ones due to "relative scale" advantages. Being a dominant player in a small market allows a company to sustain steady earnings that aren't threatened by smaller or larger competitors. Large companies often see these markets as too costly and small to enter, making them less competitive and more lucrative for those within.
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