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Cooperative enterprise : facing the challenge of globalization

Zamagni, Stefano - 2010

This eloquent book analyses the theory of the cooperative form of enterprise from an historic perspective, whilst …1. Introduction -- 2. The birth of cooperative enterprise : where, when, how -- 3. What is a cooperative? -- 4. The … development of cooperation in the world -- 5. The cooperative movement in Italy -- 6. The economic performance of cooperative …

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Cooperatives, economic democratization and rural development

Bijman, Jos (contributor); Muradian, Roldan (contributor); … - 2016

Agricultural cooperatives and producer organizations are institutional innovations which have the potential to reduce poverty and improve food security. This book presents a raft of international case studies, from developing and transition countries, to analyse the internal and external...

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Managing the cooperative enterprise : the rise of worker-controlled firms

Jossa, Bruno - 2020

Contents: Preface Introduction: The cooperative firm as an alternative to the capital-owned business enterprise -- 1 … history? -- 6. The evolution of socialism: From utopia to scientific producer of cooperative economics -- References -- Index. … cooperative firm system outlined in this book offers a rich array of non-economic benefits that justify its classification as a …

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Handbook of research on cooperatives and mutuals

Elliott, Matthew S. (ed.); Boland, Michael A. (ed.) - 2023

describing future directions for research and education. Showcasing extensive discussions of cooperative theory, Matthew Elliott …

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Markets versus hierarchies : a political economy of Russia from the 10th century to 2008

Brancato, Ekaterina - 2009

This unique book uses a transaction cost perspective to illustrate how hierarchies influenced the structure of markets and behaviour of individual businesses and cartels in pre-revolutionary, Soviet and present-day Russia

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Entrepreneurship research in Europe : outcomes and perspectives

Fayolle, Alain; Johannisson, Bengt; Ulijn, J. M.; … - 2005

In this vital new book, leading international scholars highlight the unique characteristics and rich variety of European research in entrepreneurship. They pursue several different perspectives and focus on the key issues and most significant developments in the field

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Marshall and Schumpeter on evolution : economic sociology of capitalist development

Nishizawa, Tamotsu (contributor); … - 2009

This unique and original work contends that, despite the differences between Marshallian and Schumpeterian thinking, they both present formidable challenges to a broad type of social science beyond economics, particularly under the influence of the German historical school. In a departure from...

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Innovation, evolution and economic change : new ideas in the tradition of Galbraith

Laperche, Blandine; Uzunidis, Dimitri; Galbraith, James K. - 2006

The book begins with a penetrating analysis of the main features of today's capitalism and in particular the conflict between shareholders and managers. It moves on to focus on the consequences of globalization in the decision-making processes of large corporations and represents an important...

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Economics, evolution and the state : the governance of complexity

Dopfer, Kurt (contributor) - 2005

This book focuses on the emerging field of evolutionary economic policy, highlighting the interface between the state, markets, and the evolutionary complexity of modern economies. The contributors explore the possibilities and limitations of governance, and provide a unique platform for the...

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Islamic capitalism and finance : origins, evolution and the future

Çizakça, Murat - 2011

This illuminating and thought-provoking book questions whether classical Islamic capitalism, which has served Muslims so well for centuries, can provide a viable alternative world economic system. In the current recession--the worst since 1929--this is surely a provocative question. But if...

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