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Explore the intellectual origins of modern firm theory in this comprehensive historical analysis by Routledge. Before 1970, the theory of the firm barely existed as a serious academic discipline. This accessible book traces the prehistory and emergence of firm theory, drawing on foundational work by Ronald Coase and Frank Knight, alongside contributions from Armen Alchian, Robert Crawford, Harold Demsetz, Michael Jensen, Benjamin Klein, William Meckling, and Oliver Williamson. The narrative spans from Antiquity through the pivotal period when mainstream economists developed the framework that became central to business and economic thought. Ideal for students, economists, and business historians seeking to understand how contemporary organisational theory developed and why the theory of the firm became essential to understanding markets, competition, and economic institutions.

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Routledge Studies in the History of Economics series provides scholarly analysis of economic thought development over centuries.

Covers the foundational work of Ronald Coase and Frank Knight that established the modern theory of the firm.

Examines contributions from eight key economists including Alchian, Demsetz, Jensen, and Williamson who shaped firm theory.

Accessible overview suitable for students, academics, and professionals studying business history and economic theory.

Spans from Antiquity to explore the intellectual journey before firm theory emerged as a serious discipline around 1970.

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15 May 2018
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