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Transaction organizations and transaction cost analysis: A theoretical investigation of the domain-expansion decisions of firms employing a mediating technology

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  • Fjeldstad, Øystein D.
  • Jakobsen, Erik W.

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We use the theory of network externalities in applying transaction cost economics (TCE) to inter-mediator transactions. We propose network specificity as an additional form of asset specificity associated with such transactions. Specifically, we identify and analyze two integration decisions that are distinctive to mediators and that both depend on network specificity: the network integration of nodes and the vertical integration of complement exchange activities. We derive some implications of this for managerial practice, public policy and further research.

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  • Fjeldstad, Øystein D. & Jakobsen, Erik W., 2005. "Transaction organizations and transaction cost analysis: A theoretical investigation of the domain-expansion decisions of firms employing a mediating technology," Scandinavian Journal of Management, Elsevier, vol. 21(1), pages 77-100, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:scaman:v:21:y:2005:i:1:p:77-100
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