This paper examines the influence of tax rate differences and international transfer pricing regulations on the profit-maximizing supply chain structure of a multinational firm (MNF). We show how an MNF that sells its products in multiple markets and manufactures multiple inputs used for its own...

We study competition between an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and its contract manufacturer (CM). The CM manufactures a product for the OEM and sells it to the OEM. Contract terms are determined through Nash bargaining. The CM also manufactures its own product and both products are sold...

In this paper we demonstrate that hiring a manager with a propensity to over-invest in socially and responsible production can increase firm profits if customers not only care about the responsible behavior of the market firm but also about the engagements of all players along the firm’s...