This book belongs to the realm of dynamic theory of the firm. It discusses optimal investment, financing and production policies of the firm, that haveto deal with a diversity of aspects: alternative production techniques, financial constraints, technological progress, business cycles,...

1. Introduction -- 1. Scope of the book -- 2. Outline of the book -- 3. Relevance of dynamic theories of the firm -- 4. Origins of dynamic theories of the firm -- 5. Nature of the theory of the firm and of this book -- 6. Summary -- 2. A Survey of Dynamic Theories of the Firm -- 1. Introduction...