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Structure, Conduct, and Performance of Principal-Agent Models: An Overview

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  • Jong-Shin Wei

    (Department of Insurance and Finance, SHU-TE University, Taiwan)

  • Chwen-Chi Liu

    (Department of Insurance, Feng Chia University, Taiwan)

Abstract

This prelude introduces the first symposium of this journal devoted to the structure, conduct, and performance of principal-agent models in a broad view. Five papers, exemplifying recent developments and targeting readers of interdisciplinary interest, are summarized.

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  • Jong-Shin Wei & Chwen-Chi Liu, 2003. "Structure, Conduct, and Performance of Principal-Agent Models: An Overview," International Journal of Business and Economics, School of Management Development, Feng Chia University, Taichung, Taiwan, vol. 2(3), pages 177-178, December.
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    Keywords

    agency; principal-agent; asymmetric information; contract;
    All these keywords.

    JEL classification:

    • D8 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty
    • L1 - Industrial Organization - - Market Structure, Firm Strategy, and Market Performance
    • L2 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior

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