information asymmetry are the typical perspectives of analysis of the vertical scope of business value chains. Findings – This … paper argues that in order to capture the drivers underlying the dynamic evolution of the vertical scope of bank loan …

This paper reconsiders the drivers and implications of vertical scope, in particular by fleshing out currently loose … following questions:<p> How do differential firm capabilities and their distribution affect the choice of vertical scope? What … distribution in shaping vertical scope in the firm and industry level of analysis?<p> In particular, how is mean profitability and …