This file is part of IDEAS, which uses RePEc data


[ Papers | Articles | Software | Books | Chapters | Authors | Institutions | JEL Classification | NEP reports | Search | New papers by email | Author registration | Rankings | Volunteers | FAQ | Blog | Help! ]

Intra-Firm Diffusion, Learning and Profitability

Author info | Abstract | Publisher info | Download info | Related research | Statistics
Author Info
Stoneman, P

Additional information is available for the following registered author(s):

Abstract

In this paper we construct a model of the diffusion process based on means-variance approach to the choice of techniques. We show under what conditions S shaped diffusion curves can be predicted and consider the resultant relationship between diffusion speed and profitability. In a world of constant profitability we show that the shape of the diffusion curve and the determinants of the diffusion speed depend crucially on the nature of the mechanism by which the entrepreneur learns. If profitability is changing we show that diffusion speeds depend on the speed at which profitability increases and its determinants.

Download Info
To our knowledge, this item is not available for download. To find whether it is available, there are three options:
1. Check below under "Related research" whether another version of this item is available online.
2. Check on the provider's web page whether it is in fact available.
3. Perform a search for a similarly titled item that would be available.

Publisher Info
Paper provided by University of Warwick, Department of Economics in its series The Warwick Economics Research Paper Series (TWERPS) with number 135.

Download reference. The following formats are available: HTML (with abstract), plain text (with abstract), BibTeX, RIS (EndNote, RefMan, ProCite), ReDIF
Length: 20 pages
Date of creation: 1978
Date of revision:
Handle: RePEc:wrk:warwec:135

Contact details of provider:
Postal: CV4 7AL COVENTRY
Phone: +44 (0) 2476 523202
Fax: +44 (0) 2476 523032
Web page: http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/economics/
More information through EDIRC

For technical questions regarding this item, or to correct its listing, contact: (Margaret Nash).

Related research
Keywords:

Statistics
Access and download statistics

Did you know? To receive notification of recent additions to the database, subscribe to the free NEP reports.

This page was last updated on 2010-1-7.


This information is provided to you by IDEAS at the Department of Economics, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Connecticut using RePEc data on a server sponsored by the Society for Economic Dynamics.