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Cooperative enterprise : facing the challenge of globalization

Zamagni, Stefano - 2010

development of cooperation in the world -- 5. The cooperative movement in Italy -- 6. The economic performance of cooperative …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 …

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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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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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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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Human capital, inter-firm mobility and organizational evolution

Pennings, Johannes M. - 2007

great deal can be learnt about firm behaviour and about the cooperative and competitive forces that underlie industry …

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Measuring and improving productivity in services : issues, strategies and challenges

Djellal, Faridah - 2008

The definition and measurement of productivity in services raises important conceptual, methodological and strategic problems. This book aims to provide a critical review of the main debates on productivity in the domain of services. The first part examines the theoretical consequences of...

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Economic performance in the Americas : the role of the service sector in Brazil, Mexico and the USA

Mulder, Nanno - 2002

Economic Performance in the Americas compares the economic performances of Brazil, Mexico and the USA over the past half century. As with most other high and middle-income countries their economies are service-sector orientated and have been for several decades. This book encompasses all sectors...

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Heightening competition in the postal and delivery sector

Crew, Michael A. (contributor); … - Conference on Postal and Delivery Economics <(17th … - 2010

This compilation of original essays by an international cast of top scholars addresses some of the major issues now facing postal and delivery services throughout the world. The European Commission and member states wrestle with the problem of how to implement the scheduled liberalization of...

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Productivity, innovation, and knowledge in services : new economic and socio-economic approaches

Gallouj, Fai͏̈z (contributor); Gadrey, J. (contributor) - 2002

Written by some of the most distinguished authors in the field, this book elucidates the critical and complex relationships between services, production and innovation. The authors discuss the limitations of current theories to explain service productivity and innovation, and call for a...

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The growth of service industries : the paradox of exploding costs and persistent demand

Schettkat, Ronald (contributor); Raa, Thijs Ten (contributor) - 2001

Problems arise if budgets for services are held constant whilst prices rise. Education, cultural activities and health services are under constant budgetary pressure. The authors argue that the price of commodities is linked to demand and price increases would therefore seem to threaten the very...

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