The generation of electric energy by the sugarcane sector stands much below its potential. Using ï¬ve case studies with São Paulo plants, this article aims to identify the obstacles to the expansion of the electric energy commercialization by the sugarcane sector. High costs associated to the...

A visão predominante na teoria econômica é que organizações de propriedade difusa e complexas apresentam melhor desempenho se forem separados os direitos ao lucro residual das decisões de gestão. Nos países de economia desenvolvida, os modelos de governança corporativa das cooperativas...

This article aims to evaluate the degree of competition in the dairy industry, in the relevant markets of Ultra High Temperature (UHT) milk and pasteurized milk, by means of price transmission and marketing margin behavior. The empirical analysis is based on the model formerly proposed by Houck...

This article reviews the Brazilian competition policy with regard to vertical restraints. Although relatively short, the Brazilian experience is surprisingly rich and consistent, particularly in comparison with the quite volatile U.S. enforcement towards vertical restraints, which ranged from...

This article investigates the level of delegation in franchise chains, distinguishing the two most relevant franchising models: Business Format Franchising and Learning Network Franchising. The two models basically differ on the level of real authority (effective control over decisions)...