No matter which side you take in this debate, this is a must-read piece:
Closely examine European economic policy. Then just do exactly the opposite. Repeat. ‘Nuff said. — Frazer Rice
[Note: No direct link to the article is available but it can be located by doing a search for “business models” on the Quartz website.]
Until the Nineties, Business Models Weren’t a Thing, Quartz (qz.com), 4/17/2013