Transaction costs economics and geographical indications: a systematic analysis of the literature

Abstract: Transaction Cost Economics (TCE) is one of the most applied economic theories to studies agrifood chains, especially for presenting approaches that analyze role institutions in relationship between organizations, making it completely adherent concept Coordination, vital chain management. Agro-industrial chains have continuously experienced mechanisms reduce information asymmetry producer and final consumer, these being Geographical Indications (GIs), certifications origin based on geographic location. This work aims identify state-of-the-art TCE related GIs, identifying how topics theory are approached whether or not there literature gaps this regard. A systematic review was made two substantial scientific databases using Methodi Ordinatio. The results demonstrate a certain homogeneity studies, which focuses Coordination Governance, as well low synergy themes. Future could enrich academic by contemplating an opposite path homogeneousness, either a) exploring can explain development GIs; b) investigating opportunism producers association members; c) studying limited rationality links downstream chain.