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OverviewThe 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mark CassonPublisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Imprint: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Volume: 72 Weight: 1.491kg ISBN: 9781852787158ISBN 10: 1852787155 Pages: 768 Publication Date: 07 November 1996 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviews'The theory of the firm is the subject of a particularly large body of literature in economics. To select a balanced volume, therefore, is very challenging. The publisher of this book managed to find an able editor for this volume in the person of Mark Casson, who brings to bear a deep understanding of the literature. In addition to selecting a set of readings that gives the reader a complete overview of the development and current state into thematic sections that provide an excellent perspective, even for the established researcher in this field... Scholars in both economics and management will find this collection a valuable resource.' -- Ram Mudambi, Transnational Corporations 'The theory of the firm is the subject of a particularly large body of literature in economics. To select a balanced volume, therefore, is very challenging. The publisher of this book managed to find an able editor for this volume in the person of Mark Casson, who brings to bear a deep understanding of the literature. In addition to selecting a set of readings that gives the reader a complete overview of the development and current state into thematic sections that provide an excellent perspective, even for the established researcher in this field. . . . Scholars in both economics and management will find this collection a valuable resource.' -- Ram Mudambi, Transnational Corporations Author InformationEdited by Mark Casson, Professor of Economics and Director, Centre for Economic Institutions and Business History, University of Reading, UK Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |