Octopus Energy CEO Greg Jackson highlighted Europe's struggle with "incumbency costs," where established industries hinder innovation and growth, contrasting it with China's rapid adoption of new technologies like electric vehicles. Jackson pointed to the significant market share gains of Chinese EV manufacturers in Europe, despite EU tariffs, due to their lower prices and lack of legacy industry constraints. He argued that fostering "creative destruction" by allowing new companies to emerge is crucial for productivity growth, citing examples like the music industry's resistance to digital music and the U.K. Post Office's delay in adopting email. AI
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