This paper examines the relation between the degree and type of strategic interaction among industry firms and firm performance. As a measure of firm performance, we use data envelopment analysis (DEA) to estimate the efficiency of a firm relative to the ‘best practice' firms in its industry....

We investigate the role of organizational structure in financial services markets by examining the U.S. life insurance industry. Traditionally stock and mutual life insurers were equally represented, but now the industry is mainly comprised of stock firms. We find operational efficiency, access...

We investigate the role of organizational structure in financial services markets by examining the U.S. life insurance industry. Traditionally, stock and mutual life insurers were equally represented, but now the industry is mainly composed of stock firms. We find operational efficiency, access...