We present an application of Financial Mathematics (using Real Option Analysis) to value the inherent optionality a coal producer has when mining and processing thermal coal. The pay-off of the physical option can be modelled as a spread option, whereby both the underlyings, and more unusually,...

Commitment im Sinne von Selbstbindung an wettbewerbsstrategische Entscheidungen ist eine unerläßliche Voraussetzung für die Erlangung nachhaltiger Wettbewerbsvorteile. Nur die Bindung an spezifische, weder imitier- noch handelbare Ressourcen eröffnet einer Unternehmung die Chance,...

We investigate the valuation of platform investment, such as asoftware operating system or anInternet portal WebPage. Platform investment is the creation of aninnovative distribution andproduction infrastructure, which increases access to customers; as aresult it reduces entry costs inrelated...