This paper formalizes the difference between firms, nonprofits, and cooperatives and identifies optimal organizational … choice. In a model of quality provision, we find a clear ranking of quality produced: Firms provide lowest and nonprofits … technology. Cooperatives are optimal when decision making costs are low. Else, cooperatives are increasingly dominated by either …

Abstract This paper formalizes the difference between firms, nonprofits, and cooperatives and identifies optimal … nonprofits highest levels of quality. Efficiency, however, depends on the competitive environment, the decision making process … and technology. Cooperatives are optimal when decision making costs are low. Else, cooperatives are increasingly dominated …