The development of business model research: A bibliometric review

Recent reviews demonstrate the usefulness of business model concept as a level analysis in management, whereas less attention has been devoted to paths past research guide its future development. We used bibliometric methods, specifically bibliographic coupling and algorithmic historigraphy, trace development literature from origins e-business current state. In addition reviewing whole, our study investigated time-dependent co-evolution sub-streams. examined relative influence publications canonical papers (algorithmic historiography) within between three separate time spans (bibliographic coupling). found that foundations draw major sub-disciplines—strategy, entrepreneurship, innovation—whilst new frontiers (e.g., Industry 4.0, sustainability, networks) offer an opportunity increase inter-connectedness research. Finally, we discuss contemporary topics avenues for