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'''''Economics of Strategy''''' is a textbook by David Besanko, David Dranove, Scott Schaefer, and Mark Shanley. The book offers a solid economic foundation for strategic analysis.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://eu.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-EHEP002481.html|publisher=[[wiley.com]]|title=Economics of Strategy, 6th Edition|accessdate=2015-05-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140306230400/http://eu.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-EHEP002481.html|archive-date=2014-03-06|url-status=dead}}</ref> The text was initially published in 1996 by [[John Wiley & Sons]] and, as of 2017, available in its [http://eu.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-EHEP003387.html seventh edition]. ''Economics of Strategy'' is one of the leading books of its kind and has earned loyalty both as a classroom tool and as a professional reference book. The signature book covers feature famous [[impressionist]] paintings.
'''''Economics of Strategy''''' is a textbook by David Besanko, David Dranove, Scott Schaefer, and Mark Shanley. The book offers an economic foundation for strategic analysis.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://eu.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-EHEP002481.html|publisher=[[wiley.com]]|title=Economics of Strategy, 6th Edition|accessdate=2015-05-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140306230400/http://eu.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-EHEP002481.html|archive-date=2014-03-06|url-status=dead}}</ref> The text was initially published in 1996 by [[John Wiley & Sons]] and, as of 2017, available in its [http://eu.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-EHEP003387.html seventh edition]. ''Economics of Strategy'' is one of the leading books of its kind and has earned loyalty both as a classroom tool and as a professional reference book. The signature book covers feature famous [[impressionist]] paintings.
The Economics of strategy, 5th édition has been translated into French by [http://www.beta-umr7522.fr/-BURGER-HELMCHEN-Thierry Thierry Burger-Helmchen], Julien Pénin and Caroline Hussler, under the title "[http://www.deboecksuperieur.com/ouvrage/9782804163198-principes-economiques-de-strategie Principes économiques de stratégie]", edited by DeBoeck.
The Economics of strategy, 5th édition has been translated into French by [https://www.beta-economics.fr/annuaire/18/burger-helmchen_thierry/ Thierry Burger-Helmchen], Julien Pénin and Caroline Hussler, under the title "[http://www.deboecksuperieur.com/ouvrage/9782804163198-principes-economiques-de-strategie Principes économiques de stratégie]", edited by DeBoeck.


==Overview==
==Overview==
This influential business book provides a detailed and comprehensive text offering a link between economic theory and business applications. The book uses economic theory to discuss and to quantify popular concepts of modern business strategy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bol.com/nl/p/economics-of-strategy/9200000010735231/|publisher=bol.com|title=Economics of Strategy|accessdate=2015-05-08}}</ref> The text is technical in its approach but accessible due to its numerous real-world examples. The examples are drawn from around the globe and cover various business practices from the eighteenth century to modern days.
This influential business book provides a detailed and comprehensive text offering a link between economic theory and business applications. The book uses economic theory to discuss and to quantify popular concepts of modern business strategy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bol.com/nl/p/economics-of-strategy/9200000010735231/|publisher=bol.com|title=Economics of Strategy|accessdate=2015-05-08}}</ref> The text is technical in its approach but accessible due to its numerous real-world examples. The examples are drawn from around the globe and cover various business practices from the eighteenth century to modern days. Key economic principles discussed include [[economies of scale]], [[economies of scope]], [[transaction-cost economics]], [[Market entry strategy|market entry]], and commitment and [[Principal–agent problem|agency]] issues.<ref>Zitz, A., [https://antonzitz.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Economics-of-Strategy_f.pdf Economics of Strategy, 7th Edition By: David Besanko, David Dranove, Mark Shanley, and Scott Schaefer. Notes By: Anton Zitz], accessed 28 April 2024</ref>

==Sections==
* Part One centers on the boundaries of the firm;
* Part One centers on the boundaries of the firm;
* Part Two discusses competition;
* Part Two discusses [[competition]];
* Part Three focuses on positioning and sustaining advantage; and
* Part Three focuses on [[positioning (marketing)|positioning]] and sustaining advantage; and
* Part Four covers the interface among the [[theory of the firm]], [[organization design]], and [[business strategy]].
* Part Four covers the interface among the [[theory of the firm]], [[organization design]], and [[business strategy]].


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==References==
==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.slideshare.net/PMDR/economics-of-strategy-6th-edition Slides for the 6th edition]
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Economics of Strategy
Hardcover, 6th edition
LanguageEnglish
SubjectBusiness strategy, economic theory
GenreNon-fiction
PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons
Publication date
September 4, 2012 (6th edition)
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint, e-book
Pages560 pp.
ISBN978-1118273630

Economics of Strategy is a textbook by David Besanko, David Dranove, Scott Schaefer, and Mark Shanley. The book offers an economic foundation for strategic analysis.[1] The text was initially published in 1996 by John Wiley & Sons and, as of 2017, available in its seventh edition. Economics of Strategy is one of the leading books of its kind and has earned loyalty both as a classroom tool and as a professional reference book. The signature book covers feature famous impressionist paintings. The Economics of strategy, 5th édition has been translated into French by Thierry Burger-Helmchen, Julien Pénin and Caroline Hussler, under the title "Principes économiques de stratégie", edited by DeBoeck.

Overview

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This influential business book provides a detailed and comprehensive text offering a link between economic theory and business applications. The book uses economic theory to discuss and to quantify popular concepts of modern business strategy.[2] The text is technical in its approach but accessible due to its numerous real-world examples. The examples are drawn from around the globe and cover various business practices from the eighteenth century to modern days. Key economic principles discussed include economies of scale, economies of scope, transaction-cost economics, market entry, and commitment and agency issues.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ "Economics of Strategy, 6th Edition". wiley.com. Archived from the original on 2014-03-06. Retrieved 2015-05-07.
  2. ^ "Economics of Strategy". bol.com. Retrieved 2015-05-08.
  3. ^ Zitz, A., Economics of Strategy, 7th Edition By: David Besanko, David Dranove, Mark Shanley, and Scott Schaefer. Notes By: Anton Zitz, accessed 28 April 2024
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