We present a sequential game to study the introduction of collective property rights, such as trademarks, in cultural districts, aimed at protecting and supporting the idiosyncratic nature of local production. The first step of the game is the public decision on whether creating the trademark or...

In this paper we study the behaviour of labour-managed firms that produce artistic goods. In particular, we investigate whether the production of a particular output — the arts — leads to overcome the static inefficiency entailed by labour-managed firms. The possibility depends on specific...

The paper investigates the efficiency of procurement for medical devices. Differentiation of products in this market, due to doctors' preferences for specific technologies, might reduce the number of suppliers and the potential positive impact of auctions relative to negotiations. Using a large...