The Economic Intstitutions of Capitalism
Author | : Oliver E. Williamson |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 473 |
Release | : 1985 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780684863740 |
ISBN-13 | : 068486374X |
Rating | : 4/5 (74X Downloads) |
Download or read book The Economic Intstitutions of Capitalism written by Oliver E. Williamson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1985 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This long-awaited sequel to the modem classic "Markets and Hierarchies" develops and extends Williamson's innovative use of transaction cost economics as an approach to studying economic organization by applying it to work and labor as well as the corporation itself. In addition, Williamson explores its growing implications for public policy, including its potential influence on antitrust and merger guidelines, labor policy, and SEC and public utility regulations.