Do firm boundaries matter?
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The firm boundaries of the vinyl chloride monomer industry and the polyvinyl chloride industry are tested. Vinyl chloride monomer is used in the production of polyvinyl chloride. Each industry's focus, or lack of focus on upstream and downstream markets is analyzed.
Publication Name: American Economic Review
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0002-8282
Year: 2001
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A behavioral-economics view of poverty
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The insensitivity of economic policies towards people preferences and psychological factors is examined. The behavioral testing of anti poverty policies is emphasized.
Publication Name: American Economic Review
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0002-8282
Year: 2004
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Why wait? A century of life before IPO
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A formula for determining how long a company will wait before going public is presented.
Publication Name: American Economic Review
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0002-8282
Year: 2001
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