New Perspectives On Industrial Organization

Author : Victor J. Tremblay,Carol Horton Tremblay
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 820 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2012-07-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781461432418

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New Perspectives on Industrial Organization by Victor J. Tremblay,Carol Horton Tremblay Pdf

This book covers the main topics that students need to learn in a course on Industrial Organization. It reviews the classic models and important empirical evidence related to the field. However, it will differ from prior textbooks in two ways. First, this book incorporates contributions from behavioral economics and neuroeconomics, providing the reader with a richer understanding of consumer preferences and the motivation for many of the business practices we see today. The book discusses how firms exploit consumers who are prone to making mistakes and who suffer from cognitive dissonance, attention lapses, and bounded rationality, for example and will help explain why firms invest in persuasive advertising, offer 30-day free trials, offer money-back guarantees, and engage in other observed phenomena that cannot be explained by the traditional approaches to industrial organization. A second difference is that this book achieves a balance between textbooks that emphasize formal modeling and those that emphasize the history of the field, empirical evidence, case studies, and policy analysis. This text puts more emphasis on the micro-foundations (i.e., consumer and producer theory), classic game theoretic models, and recent contributions from behavioral economics that are pertinent to industrial organization. Each topic will begin with a discussion of relevant theory and models and will also include a discussion of concrete examples, empirical evidence, and evidence from case studies. This will provide students with a deeper understanding of firm and consumer behavior, of the factors that influence market structure and economic performance, and of policy issues involving imperfectly competitive markets. The book is intended to be a textbook for graduate students, MBAs and upper-level undergraduates and will use examples, graphical analysis, algebra, and simple calculus to explain important ideas and theories in industrial organization.

Author : B. Dankbaar,John Groenewegen,H. Schenk
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789400920736

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Perspectives in Industrial Organization by B. Dankbaar,John Groenewegen,H. Schenk Pdf

This book contains the key-note lectures and a selection of papers that were presented at the 15th Conference of the European Association for Research in Industrial Econo mics (EARlE) held under the auspices of GRASP at Erasmus University Rotterdam in 1988, plus an introductory chapter by the Editors. Upon suggestions by the Editors, all papers have been revised for this book, some more extensively than others. Robin Marris has added to his lecture a synopsis of the contributions to the Round Table on the Micro-Macro Interface which he chaired during the Conference. The papers cover issues that seem to be both interesting and relevant for the 1990s. While some of the papers are cast in a rather established research frame -enabling the use of regular academic routines - others are first attempts at delineating the contours of areas that are peripheral to what is often considered as the core of Industrial Organization. In their introductory chapter, the Editors set forth that a neglect of those areas may well relegate Industrial Organization to social irrelevancy. Therefore, it is hoped that the book will also contribute to a reflection on the main lines of Industrial Organization research for the 1990s -thus helping to create a healthy perspective for this part of economics at a time when macroeconomics is undergoing a severe crisis.

Author : William Zwerman
Publisher : Praeger
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1970-05-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015003754085

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New Perspectives on Organization Theory by William Zwerman Pdf

Author : Richard Schmalensee,Mark Armstrong,Robert D. Willig,Robert H. Porter
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 943 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780444824356

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Handbook of Industrial Organization by Richard Schmalensee,Mark Armstrong,Robert D. Willig,Robert H. Porter Pdf

Annotation This is Vol 3 of the Handbook of Industrial Organization series (HIO). Vols 1 & 2 published simultaneously in 1989 under the editorship of Richard Schmalensee and Robert Willig. Many of the chapters in these successful volumes were widely cited and appeared on graduate reading lists, and some continue to appear even recently. Since the first volumes published, the field of industrial organization has continued to evolve. As the editors acknowledge in the Preface, these volumes had some gaps and this new volume aims to fill some of those gaps. The aim is to serve as a source, reference and teaching supplement for industrial organization, or industrial economics, the microeconomics field that focuses on business behavior and its implications for both market structures and processes, and for related public policies. The first two volumes of the HIO appeared at roughly the same time as Jean Tirole's book The Theory of Industrial Organization. Together they helped revolutionize the teaching of industrial organization, and provided a state-of-the-art summary. Tirole's book is concerned with the relevant theory, and several reviewers noted that the first two volumes of HIO contained much more discussion of the theoretical literature than of the empirical literature. In most respects, this imbalance was an accurate reflection of the field. Since then, the empirical literature has flourished, while the theoretical literature has continued to grow, and this new volume reflects that change of emphasis. *Part of the renown Handbooks in Economics series *Chapters are contributed by some of the leading experts in their fields. *A source, reference and teaching supplement for industrial organizations, or industrial economicists.

Author : P. Christopher Earley,Miriam Erez
Publisher : Pfeiffer
Page : 840 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1997-07-17
Category : Psychology
ISBN : UOM:39015041362453

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New Perspectives on International Industrial/Organizational Psychology by P. Christopher Earley,Miriam Erez Pdf

In order to produce a truly cross-cultural approach that advances both theoretical and methodological issues, about half of the volume's chapters team colleagues from different cultures working on a similar cross-cultural research topic. All the contributors focus on recent developments rather than simply reviewing the traditional literature within a specific area. They shed new light on how an employee's role may differ vastly across cultural borders and what this might suggest about specific work practices.

Author : Laura L. Koppes
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 555 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2014-02-04
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781317824480

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Historical Perspectives in Industrial and Organizational Psychology by Laura L. Koppes Pdf

This unique book is the first to contain a comprehensive history of industrial and organizational psychology, covering numerous topics in the discipline. The history presented offers various perspectives, including the contributions of individuals, organizations, and contextual or situational forces, as well as an international viewpoint. The authors, all highly regarded experts in their respective topics, use a range of approaches to examine history, demonstrating to readers that there are multiple ways to understand history. This volume will be of interest to industrial and organizational psychologists, business and management academics and professionals, historians of psychology, business, science and science and technology, undergraduate, and graduate students.

Author : Alfredo Del Monte
Publisher : Springer
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2016-07-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781349117710

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Recent Developments in the Theory of Industrial Organization by Alfredo Del Monte Pdf

New forms of organisation and market behaviour are emerging to replace and reshape older forms. This has produced great uncertainty in industrial organization theory. The purpose of this volume is to review and present some of the new approaches developed in industrial organization. The material is organised into four sections: recent approaches to Industrial Organisation, the behaviour of individual firms and the characteristics of industrial systems as a whole, new theories of the firm and market structure and technical progress and market structure - some special issues.

Author : Gopal Verma
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2014-05
Category : Organizational behavior
ISBN : 1781637180

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Organization Behaviour by Gopal Verma Pdf

Contents: 'Industrial Organization'; 'Forecasting and/or Analysis Using Input-Output'; 'Economic base Analysis'; 'The NBER Industrial Organization Programme'; 'Economic Regulation and Its Reform'; 'Pricing Behaviour in Oligopoly Markets'; and 'Industrial Organization'.

Author : Don Waldman,Elizabeth Jensen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 724 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Industrial organization
ISBN : 1138068950

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Industrial Organization by Don Waldman,Elizabeth Jensen Pdf

Industrial Organization: Theory and Practice blends a rigorous theoretical introduction to industrial organization with empirical data, real-world applications and case studies. The book also supports students with a range of problems and exercises, and definitions of key terms and concepts. This balanced approach, which enables students to apply theoretical tools, has earned this book its ranking as one of the leading undergraduate texts in its field. For the fifth edition, relevant data, tables, empirical examples and case studies have been updated to reflect current trends and topics, in the most complete reorganization since the second edition. Further changes include: all public policy topics have been placed in the last section, making it simpler to use for courses that emphasize theory or public policy; an entirely new chapter on international trade and industrial organization; a new chapter on mergers; a separate section on antitrust; a companion website with PowerPoint slides and other supplements. This comprehensive book bridges the gap between economic theory and real-world case studies in an accessible, logical manner, making it the ideal undergraduate text for courses on industrial organization.

Author : Alex Jacquemin
Publisher : Cambridge, Mass. : MIT Press
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0262600145

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The New Industrial Organization by Alex Jacquemin Pdf

This timely book surveys and illuminates the recent literature on industrial organization by contrasting the analyses based on the idea of "natural" adaptation of industry to environmental conditions and those that focus on the "strategic" dimension and manipulation of environment. Among the topics dealt with are the sociobiology of economic organizations and such allied issues as evolutionary economics, natural selection, and adaptation; game-theoretic models of strategic behavior; and the social, political, and legal implications of industrial policy.In the introduction, Jacquemin discusses and compares the features of classical industrial organization and those of the "new industrial organization." The first chapter - on market selection processes - sounds the book's keynote. It blends traditional themes such as long-run competitive equilibrium and Darwinian economic selection with recent research on contestable markets and equilibrium in imperfectly competitive industries. It also sharply contrasts the views of the natural selection theory and the maximization process on the one hand, with those of the new industrial organization and strategic behavior, on the other.Other chapters deal with oligopoly, concentration, and market power; with barriers to entry, both natural and strategic; with open problems in organization theory (a treatment that blends Williamson's transactions-costs concept with analytical modes to explain the divisionalization of the modern corporation, including Japanese firms); and with intersections of industrial policy and social theory. The last chapter discusses broad social issues, relating such diverse topics as Japanese industrial policy (MITI), Hirschman's "Exit, Voice, and Loyalty," and the writings of Rawls and Nozick.Alexis Jacquemin directs the Centre for Economic and Legal Research in Industrial Organization in the Department of Economics at the Université Catholique de Louvain in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium.

Author : Laura Koppes Bryan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2020-12-30
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780429629013

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Historical Perspectives in Industrial and Organizational Psychology by Laura Koppes Bryan Pdf

Historical Perspectives in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Second Edition updates the first edition with the latest creative and scholarly views of I-O psychology to provide a complete, up-to-date understanding of this discipline’s history within a contemporary context. This new edition includes updated chapters from the first edition as well as three completely new chapters: a history of LGBTQ+ employees’ workplace experiences, the evolution of worker well-being and work-life issues, and a reflection on the importance of context when studying workplaces and whether or not the science and practice of I-O psychology is prepared for the future. Historical Perspectives in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Second Edition compiles chapters written from the historical perspectives of I-O psychologists, historians, and other experts in their fields, all of whom use historical analyses as the method of inquiry rather than provide summarized overviews of the topics. Chapter authors rely on archival materials, primary and secondary sources, as well as interviews with luminaries and experts. Historical Perspectives in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Second Edition is essential reading for contemporary and aspiring scholars of I-O psychology and related fields, such as history of psychology, human resource management, organizational behavior, and public administration. Both scientists and practitioners will benefit from reading this text.

Author : Victor J. Tremblay,Elizabeth Schroeder,Carol Horton Tremblay
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 584 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781784718985

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Handbook of Behavioral Industrial Organization by Victor J. Tremblay,Elizabeth Schroeder,Carol Horton Tremblay Pdf

The Handbook of Behavioral Industrial Organization integrates behavioral economics into industrial organization. Chapters cover concepts such as relative thinking, salience, shrouded attributes, cognitive dissonance, motivated reasoning, confirmation bias, overconfidence, status quo bias, social cooperation and identity. Additional chapters consider industry issues, such as sports and gambling industries, neuroeconomic studies of brands and advertising, and behavioral antitrust law. The Handbook features a wide array of methods (literature surveys, experimental and econometric research, and theoretical modelling), facilitating accessibility to a wide audience.

Author : Paul Belleflamme,Martin Peitz
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 827 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2015-07-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781316299449

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Industrial Organization by Paul Belleflamme,Martin Peitz Pdf

Thoroughly revised according to classroom feedback, Industrial Organization: Markets and Strategies offers an up-to-date and rigorous presentation of modern industrial organization that blends theory with real-world applications and derives implications for firm strategy and competition policy. This comprehensive textbook acquaints readers with the most important models for understanding strategies chosen by firms with market power and shows how such firms adapt to different market environments. The second edition includes new and revised formal models and case studies. Formal models are presented in detail, and analyses are summarized in 'lessons' which highlight the main insights. Theories are complemented by numerous real-world cases that engage students and lead them to connect theories to real situations. Chapters include review questions, exercises, and suggestions for further reading to enhance the learning experience, and an accompanying website offers additional student exercises, as well as teaching slides.

Author : Paul R. Ferguson,Glenys Ferguson
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1994-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780814726242

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Industrial Economics by Paul R. Ferguson,Glenys Ferguson Pdf

A revised and updated textbook that integrates new approaches alongside a critical exposition of neoclassical theory. While the first edition presented the work of the Austrian School as the counter to the traditional (neoclassical) paradigm, the second edition widens the theoretical approaches considered to encompass all the major variants of what is becoming known as the new institutional economics, with, in particular, more attention being given to transaction cost economics. Paper edition (unseen), $15. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Louise Miskell
Publisher : University of Wales Press
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2019-12-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781786835017

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New Perspectives on Welsh Industrial History by Louise Miskell Pdf

This volume tells a story of Welsh industrial history different from the one traditionally dominated by the coal and iron communities of Victorian and Edwardian Wales. Extending the chronological scope from the early eighteenth- to the late twentieth-century, and encompassing a wider range of industries, the contributors combine studies of the internal organisation of workplace and production with outward-facing perspectives of Welsh industry in the context of the global economy. The volume offers important new insights into the companies, the employers, the markets and the money behind some of the key sectors of the Welsh economy – from coal to copper, and from steel to manufacturing – and challenges us to reconsider what we think of as constituting ‘industry’ in Wales.