competition for matches may solve hold-up and coordination problems generated by the absence of complete contingent contracts. In … particular, this Paper shows that when matching is assortative and sellers’ investments precede market competition then … competition. These inefficiencies lead to sellers’ under-investments due to a hold-up problem but, when competition is at its peak …

. Competition from venture capitalists increases corporate venturing activity, the salaries of potential entrepreneurs, and total …

This paper analyses the impact of competition among downstream firms on an upstream firm's payoff and on its incentive … to vertically integrate when firms on both segments negotiate optimal contracts. We argue that tougher competition … firm is better off encouraging competition when the downstream firms have high bargaining power. We derive implications on …