Economics of strategy /

Other Authors: Besanko, David,
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Hoboken, NJ : J. Wiley & Sons, c2007.
Edition:4th ed.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction : strategy and economics
  • Primer : economic concepts for strategy
  • 1. The evolution of the modern firm
  • 2. The horizontal boundaries of the firm : economies of scale and scope
  • 3. The vertical boundaries of the firm
  • 4. Organizing vertical boundaries : vertical integration and its alternatives
  • 5. Diversification
  • 6. Competitors and competition
  • 7. Strategic commitment
  • 8. The dynamics of pricing rivalry
  • 9. Entries and exit
  • 10. Industry analysis
  • 11. Strategic positioning for competitive advantage
  • 12. Sustaining competitive advantage
  • 13. The origins of competitive advantage : innovation, evolution, and environment
  • 14. Agency and performance measurement
  • 15. Incentives in firms
  • 16. Strategy and structure
  • 17. Environments, power, and culture
  • 18. Strategies and the general manager.