Pattern in Corporate Evolution - Neil M. Kay

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Résumé :
Questions relating to the existence and nature of firms have become major issues in economics in recent years. The agenda in this area has been largely set by transaction cost economics (Coase, Williamson) - an approach which provides a basis for explaining the boundaries and structure of the firm in a variety of contexts. This widely-acclaimed book, appearing in paperback for the first time, follows the agenda set by transaction cost economics, but looks in particular at the relations between firms.

Biographie:
Professor of Business Economics at the University of Strathclyde. He was previously Reader in Economics at Heriot-Watt University and also Lecturer at Nottingham and Strathclyde Universities. He has held two Visiting Associate Professorships in the University of California (Irvine, 1980-2) and was Visiting Professor at the European University (Florence, 1987-8). He has been a member of ACOST (Cabinet Office) and DTI working parties. He has advised private and governmental institutions, including the EC Commission and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). He has published four books and numerous articles of research on industrial economics and corporate strategies, particularly on topics of diversification, multinationalism, and innovation.