ABSTRACT

This book reviews the theory of the firm and the large modern corporation. Examining the process of entrepreneurial capitalism in which firms come into existence, then managerial capitalism and the changing motives of management in corporations - The Corporation is a thorough and thoughtful account. Of interest to students and academics in the area

chapter 1|6 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|6 pages

The nature of profits

chapter 3|16 pages

The nature of the firm

chapter 4|34 pages

The Schumpeterian firm

chapter 5|30 pages

The managerial corporation

separation of ownership control

chapter 6|26 pages

Corporate governance

chapter 7|37 pages

Investment

chapter 8|19 pages

The determinants of mergers

chapter 9|33 pages

The effects of mergers

chapter 10|5 pages

Conclusion

future corporation and future