The concept of first-order stochastic dominance defined on distributions is inadequate in models with learning. We extend this concept to the space of distributions on distributions. We discuss conditions under which for all common observations one person's beliefs (over a set of probability...

The sequential search problem, without the assumption that the searcher knows the underlying distribution, is investigated. Both search with recall and without recall are examined. Sufficient conditions for the existence of optimal stopping rules with the reservation property are provided....

Evolution of strategic management has been like a swinging pendulum. Theoretically it has oscillated between perspective external to the firm and internal firm characteristics and methodologically between quantitative and qualitative methods. The rise of resource based view and associated...