{"product_id":"the-handbook-of-organizational-economics-9780691132792","title":"The Handbook of Organizational Economics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe definitive introduction to organizational economics, with contributions by leaders in the field\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn even the most market-oriented economies, most economic transactions occur not in markets but inside managed organizations, particularly business firms. Organizational economics seeks to understand the nature and workings of such organizations and their impact on economic performance. This landmark book assembles the leading figures in organizational economics to present the first comprehensive view of both the current state of research in this fast-emerging field and where it might be headed. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Handbook of Organizational Economics\u003c\/i\u003e surveys the major theories, evidence, and methods used in the field. It displays the breadth of topics in organizational economics, including the roles of individuals and groups in organizations, organizational structures and processes, the boundaries of the firm, contracts between and within firms, and more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe defining book on the subject, \u003ci\u003eThe Handbook of Organizational Economics\u003c\/i\u003e is essential reading for researchers and students looking to understand this emerging field in economics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresents the first comprehensive treatment of organizational economics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures contributions by leaders in the field\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnifies and extends existing literatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribes theoretical and empirical methods used today\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert Gibbons\u003c\/b\u003e is the Sloan Distinguished Professor of Management at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eGame Theory for Applied Economists\u003c\/i\u003e (Princeton). \u003cb\u003eJohn Roberts\u003c\/b\u003e is the John H. Scully Professor of Economics, Strategic Management, and International Business at Stanford University. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Modern Firm: Organizational Design for Performance and Growth\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Princeton University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50327157965074,"sku":"9780691132792","price":147.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b7415295-5e08-4722-baad-076dfc56775b.jpg?v=1727710695","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-handbook-of-organizational-economics-9780691132792","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}