A TRANSACTION COSTS ANALYSIS OF FRANCHISING WITH EMPIRICAL APPLICATIONS TO THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY (VERTICAL INTEGRATION)
Posted on:1984-07-17
Degree:Ph.D
Type:Dissertation
University:University of Pennsylvania
Candidate:GOLDBERG, JEFFREY DAVID
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GTID:1479390017963280
Subject:Economics
Abstract/Summary:
The primary aim of this dissertation is to explain the use of franchising in lieu of alternative modes of organization. An additional goal is to test the explanation via empirical estimation of an individual firm's choice of organizational model.