This paper develops an industry equilibrium model of vertical integration under contractual imperfections with specific …, effect. Using cross-country-industry data, I present novel evidence on the institutional determinants of international …

This paper presents an industry equilibrium model of vertical integration under contractualimperfections with speci … integrationthrough two opposing channels whose relative intensities depend on other determinants of …rmssize distribution in the industry …. Using cross-country-industry data, I present novel evidence onthe institutional determinants of international di¤erences in …

The paper opens by mapping the changes in the global auto industry in the 1990s, showing how the rapid growth in sales …

global wood furniture industry and highlights the importance of exports wood furniture products for developing countries and … industry in a middle-income country, South Africa. This expeience is then used to generate a series of generic policy …

strategies that altered the apparel industry over the past decades and changed the conditions for innovation and learning in the … industry. The apparel industry is identified as a buyer-driven value chain that contains three types of lead firms: retailers … industry has intensified as each type of lead firm has developed extensive global sourcing capabilities. While "de …

industry, and the post-war reconstruction period of 1918-1947; b) the period of centralised economy (with nationalisation …

with input suppliers. We show that our results are not driven by primitive industry characteristics. Our results confirm …

with input suppliers. We show that our results are not driven by primitive industry characteristics. Our results confirm …