Edited by Mark Casson, Professor of Economics and Director, Centre for Economic Institutions and Business History, University of Reading, UK

'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.'

• 36 articles, dating from 1923 to 1995Contents: Introduction Part I: The Nature of the Firm Part II: Organization and Hierarchy Part III: Vertical Integration Part IV: Competence, Flexibility and Growth Part V: Inter-Firm Cooperation and Networking Part VI: Historical Perspectives Index

Edited by Mark Casson, Professor of Economics and Director, Centre for Economic Institutions and Business History, University of Reading, UK

'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.'

• 36 articles, dating from 1923 to 1995Contents: Introduction Part I: The Nature of the Firm Part II: Organization and Hierarchy Part III: Vertical Integration Part IV: Competence, Flexibility and Growth Part V: Inter-Firm Cooperation and Networking Part VI: Historical Perspectives Index

Edited by Mark Casson, Professor of Economics and Director, Centre for Economic Institutions and Business History, University of Reading, UK

'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.'

• 36 articles, dating from 1923 to 1995Contents: Introduction Part I: The Nature of the Firm Part II: Organization and Hierarchy Part III: Vertical Integration Part IV: Competence, Flexibility and Growth Part V: Inter-Firm Cooperation and Networking Part VI: Historical Perspectives Index