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The Economic Nature of the Firm: A Reader

The Economic Nature of the Firm: A Reader

by Louis G. Putterman (Ed.), Randall S. Kroszner (Ed.)
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This book brings together classic writings on the economic nature and organization of firms, including works by Ronald Coase, Armen Alchian and Harold Demsetz, Michael Jensen and William Meckling, and Oliver Williamson, as well as more recent contributions by Paul Milgrom and John Roberts, Bengt Holmstrom, and Oliver Hart. Part I explores the general theme of the firm's economic nature and its place in the market system; Part II covers the scope of the firm; Part III examines internal organization and the human factor; and Part IV ties the firm's organization and behavior to issues of financing and ownership. This second edition has twelve new selections and an introductory essay that surveys the new institutional economics of the firm.

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ISBN13: 9780521556286
ISBN10: 0521556287
Language: English
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Year: 1996
Format: Paperback

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    Essential for understanding firm's role in economics.

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    If you're curious about how firms operate, organize, and influence markets, this collection dives deep into the economic theories that shape our understanding today. It’s a great read for anyone interested in the inner workings of businesses and their roles within the broader economy, especially with its updated insights into institutional economics.
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