The theory of the firm is a relatively recent discipline, which stimulated a growning interest among economists. After thirty years of research efforts, we now have several contributions explaining different aspects of the nature and existence of the firm. The search for a unified theory, however, still remains a theoretical challenge. In this survey we examine the theories concerning the make or buy problem, focusing on recent contributions that tried to develop a unifying framework. This survey emphasizes the role of incomplete contracts as a common and relevant trait of the theories discussed.

Contratti incompleti e teorie del make-or-buy: modelli consolidati e alcuni sviluppi re-centi

NISTICO', Rosanna
2009-01-01

Abstract

The theory of the firm is a relatively recent discipline, which stimulated a growning interest among economists. After thirty years of research efforts, we now have several contributions explaining different aspects of the nature and existence of the firm. The search for a unified theory, however, still remains a theoretical challenge. In this survey we examine the theories concerning the make or buy problem, focusing on recent contributions that tried to develop a unifying framework. This survey emphasizes the role of incomplete contracts as a common and relevant trait of the theories discussed.
2009
Theory of the firm, Incomplete contracts, make-or-buy problem; teoria dell'impresa, contratti incompleti, problema del make-or-buy
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