The theory of the firm is one of the most exciting fields of current economic research. Transaction cost theory, agency theory, contract theory and competency-based theories have all made important contributions. Both the classic and key contemporary papers are included hence The Theory of the Firm gathers together in one volume the major key thinking within the literature.The main topics covered are the scope and boundaries of the firm, international organization and information costs, vertical integration, growth competence and flexibility, the employment relation, inter-firm collaboration and networking. A substantial analytical introduction by Mark Casson provides a state-of-the-art review of current thinking in the area.
| ISBN: | 9781852787158 |
| Publication date: | 7th November 1996 |
| Author: | Mark Casson |
| Publisher: | Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 768 pages |
| Series: | The International Library of Critical Writings in Economics series |
| Genres: |
Economic theory and philosophy Industry and industrial studies Microeconomics |
The theory of the firm is one of the most exciting fields of current economic research. Transaction cost theory, agency theory, contract theory and competency-based theories have all made important contributions. Both the classic and key contemporary papers are included hence The Theory of the Firm gathers together in one volume the major key thinking within the literature.The main topics covered are the scope and boundaries of the firm, international organization and information costs, vertical integration, growth competence and flexibility, the employment relation, inter-firm collaboration and networking. A substantial analytical introduction by Mark Casson provides a state-of-the-art review of current thinking in the area.
THE THEORY OF THE FIRM features in the following genres: Economic theory and philosophy, Industry and industrial studies, Microeconomics
THE THEORY OF THE FIRM is available in Hardback
THE THEORY OF THE FIRM was written by Mark Casson and published by Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
THE THEORY OF THE FIRM has 768 pages
Yes it is part of The International Library of Critical Writings in Economics series series