to address the research questions consisted of a hybrid of the grounded theory and multiple-case study methods. The …

theoretical comparisons are conducted. In the first, economic theory, behavioral theory (the Behavioral Theory of the Firm and … Prospect Theory), and Bounded Rationality are tested as potential determinants of acquisition uncertainties. In the second …, economic theory and Prospect Theory are tested as potential determinants of the value of the machine acquired.To answer these …

We examine the evolving structure of the U.S. hospital industry since 1970, focusing on how ownership form influences … hospital chain significantly decreases the probability of exit for for-profits, but not not-for-profits. …

We examine the evolving structure of the U.S. hospital industry since 1970, focusing on how ownership form influences … hospital chain significantly decreases the probability of exit for for-profits, but not not-for-profits. …

Paper prepared for presentation at the 7th Industrieforum PelletsStuttgart (Germany), 10th October 2007 …Compared to other heating markets the wood pellets market is quite young and small in Germany. Nevertheless it is a … within the scope of this project. Therefore people in different parts of Germany have been asked about their heating system …

approach in the feminist legal theory. The current system in South Korea fails to realize gender equality because it provides … procuring full remuneration throughout the leave period. However, the mandatory maternity leave system in Germany is not an …

of uncertainty measures based on GSOEP data from Eastern (and for comparison purposes also Western) Germany for the years … Eastern Germany during its transition than in Western Germany and had a highly nonlinear effect on the probability of a birth … uncertainty in East Germany in the transition could have contributed significantly to the sharp fall and unusually low level of …