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The Theory of Transaction in Institutional Economics: A History
Despite abundant literature on transaction costs, there is little to no in-depth analysis regarding what the transaction is or how it works. Drawing on both mainstream and heterodox literature and a variety of interdisciplinary sources, this monograph traces the history of transaction costs in institutional economics.
Author(s) | By Massimiliano Vatiero. |
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Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
Format | Paperback / softback |
Pages | 92 |
Published in | United Kingdom |
Published | 25 Sept 2023 |
Availability | POD |
Despite abundant literature on transaction costs, there is little to no in-depth analysis regarding what the transaction is or how it works. Drawing on both mainstream and heterodox literature and a variety of interdisciplinary sources, this monograph traces the history of transaction costs in institutional economics.
1. Mapping the meaning of "transaction; 2. The three dimensions of a transaction; 3. The legal dimension of transactions; 4. The competitive dimension of transactions; 5. The political dimension of transactions; 6. Concluding remarks and one (just one, bu
Massimiliano Vatiero (Ph.D., University of Siena) is an Assistant Professor of Political Economy at the Department of Economics and Management (DEM) of the University of Trento (Italy), and is "Brenno Galli" Chair of Law and Economics at the Law Institute