Entrepreneurship Theories Hunger Games

🏹 Panem: Survival & Supremacy

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🏛️ The Capitol: Monopsony & State Dominance

"Hope. It is the only thing stronger than fear. A little hope is effective. A lot of hope is dangerous. A spark is fine, as long as it's contained." — President Coriolanus Snow

The Capitol’s economy is defined by Monopsony—a market condition where there is only one buyer. By outlawing inter-district trade, the Capitol ensures it is the sole consumer of Panem’s resources. This is supported by Resource Dependency Theory, where the Districts are kept in a state of artificial scarcity to maintain total Institutional Control.

🌲 District 12: Informal Markets & Bricolage

"I've had to learn to take whatever I can get. To make the most of what little there is." — Katniss Everdeen

Where formal institutions fail, Informal Entrepreneurship thrives. The Hob represents a masterclass in Bricolage Theory—the ability to create economic value from "nothing." Katniss and Gale's poaching isn't just survival; it is a high-risk venture utilizing Social Capital to navigate a black-market ecosystem.

🏟️ The Games: Signaling & Venture Sponsorship

"You want to survive? You make people like you. You're not just a tribute anymore; you're a brand." — Haymitch Abernathy

Survival in the Arena mirrors the high-stakes world of startup funding. Tributes must master Signaling Theory—using interviews and costumes to signal "fitness" to wealthy sponsors. In this Social Exchange, the sponsor acts as a Venture Capitalist, providing life-saving resources in exchange for entertainment and political stability.

🕊️ The Rebellion: Disruptive Symbolism

"Propos. We’re going to turn the Mockingjay into the most influential brand in history." — Plutarch Heavensbee

The Mockingjay is a case study in the Diffusion of Innovations. It is a symbolic innovation that spreads through the districts like a viral marketing campaign. This represents Entrepreneurship as Emancipation, where the Rebellion seeks to dismantle the existing market structure through radical disruption.

Faction / Asset	Entrepreneurial Framework	Core Objective
Career Tributes	Human Capital Theory	Competitive Advantage
District 13	Dynamic Capabilities	Market Takeover
The Peacekeepers	Transaction Cost Theory	Monitoring & Enforcement
Cinna's Designs	Architectural Innovation	Signaling Prowess

MAY THE ODDS BE EVER IN YOUR FAVOR.

End of Transmission // Panem Today, Panem Tomorrow, Panem Forever.