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Theory of Firm

Summary

Traditional theory of the firm and an evolution of the economic
theory. Alternative conception of firm and its behaviour. Management and
behavioural theories of the firm. Limited rationality, interim selection,
labour productivity and costs role. Dynamic model of the firm. Classification
and characteristics of models.

Literature

Backhouse, R. E. – Creedy, J.: From Classical Economics to the Theory
of the Firm. Edward Elgar 1999.
Colombo, M.: The Changing Boundaries of the Firm Explaining Evolving
Inter – Firm Relations. Routledge 1998.
Economic Integration and Multinational Investment Behaviour. Ruffini,
P. B. edit. Edward Elgar 2004.
Foreign Direct Investment and Technological Change. Cantwell, J. edit.
Edward Elgar 1999. 2 svazky.
Hay, D. - Morris, D. J.: Industrial Economics and Organization. Oxford
University Press 1996.

Advised literature

No advised literature has been specified for this subject.


Language of instruction angličtina, čeština, čeština
Code 114-0907
Abbreviation TF
Course title Theory of Firm
Coordinating department Department of Economics
Course coordinator doc. PhDr. Olga Březinová, CSc.