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The concept of a barrier to entry has been discussed least since Bain [1956] with important contributions by Spence [1977], Dixit [1980] and Milgrom-Roberts [1982]. The more recent discussion is synthesized in the contributions to a dedicated session at the 2004 AEA meeting. Yet, a 'barrier to...
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This paper analyzes the interactions between vertical integration and (wholesale) spot, forward and retail markets in risk management. We develop an equilibrium model that fits electricity markets well. We point out that vertical integration and forward hedging are two separate levers for demand...
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L’objectif de cette communication est de proposer un cadre d’analyse de l’évolution des relations partenariales. Ce …’étude des facteurs explicatifs influençant la relation partenariale : son évolution apparaît ainsi conditionnée par l … -ci est alors vue comme ayant sa logique propre et son évolution peut être éclairée par une étude de la nature des forces …
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In 'The Methodology of Positive Economics' (1953), Milton Friedman linked the adoption of a falsificationist methodology to the rejection of monopolistic competition as a valid assumption, thus elaborating a point made earlier by George Stigler in 'Monopolistic Competition in Retrospect' (1949)....
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The ISO 9000 has just celebrated its 20th anniversary and it seems that after years of certification, quality managers must report what real contributions certification makes within the organizations. Results of the academic studies in this field are far from being consensual. Taking into...
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This paper deals with projects’ performance. To be more precise, we endeavor to redeem the concept of commercial failure, by making a critical appraisal of certain works on innovation journey. We show that product innovation is not always characterized by a stream of interdependent projects....
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Cet article s'intéresse au phénomène actuel d'instrumentalisation des valeurs fondamentales de l'entreprise comme force d'homogénéisation. Ce besoin semble répondre à la nécessité de construire une identité sociale et exprime la volonté de l'entreprise de réaffirmer l'importance de...
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Are management tools instrumental of socialisation and of behavioural control or can they be vectors of change? Based on four examples of the change process in companies, the author reflects on the nature and the role of management tools, considered as sources, supports or even consequences of...
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