[pavel_lishin]

> If there are rival teams, then doesn't that mean that by definition resources are allocated less efficiently? (and by extension that competitors will be able to outbid for talent)

If they have enough resources, it doesn't matter. Google and Apple don't seem to have any trouble paying talent.

[srtjstjsj]

Considering that they colluded to avoid paying talent, it seems that do have some trouble. Having money isn't the same as spending it.