Do norms matter for firm boundaries?

B-Tier
Journal: Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Economics
Year: 2008
Volume: 37
Issue: 3
Pages: 969-975

Score contribution per author:

2.011 = (α=2.01 / 1 authors) × 1.0x B-tier

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Abstract

Even though norms have been integrated in the formal theory of the firm, we have not seen a clear-cut relationship between norms and firm boundaries. In a simple game of relationship specific investments, I show that the parties' reputation for being trustworthy may be decisive for optimal asset ownership.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:eee:soceco:v:37:y:2008:i:3:p:969-975
Journal Field
Experimental
Author Count
1
Added to Database
2026-01-25