This paper seeks to explain the evolution of human systems of exchange through the emergence of both fundamental forms of organization (such as firms and markets) and specific instances of organization (such as individual firms and other economic or social entities) for engaging in exchange. We...

Most current research on technology alliances assumes that trading partners are free to select an optimal governance structure. However, for international scientific research centers working with advanced technologies, the choices for industrial collaboration are often limited to short-term...

Most current research on technology alliances assumes that trading partners are free to select an optimal governance structure. However, for international scientific research centers working with advanced technologies, the choices for industrial collaboration are often limited to short-term...

The advent of the Single Market is increasing the intensity of competition between different regions of Europe at a time when national governments are experiencing a curtailment of their powers to assist them. Regions are not just competing for foreign investment, but with the increased mobility...

We have in the last few years been deluged with travellers' tales from the People's Republic of China, exhorting us to do business there, and encouraging us to believe in the integrity of Chinese business systems. Equally it always seems that we are to accept a slight air of mystery about how...