In this paper, we examine whether frictions created by differences in firm boundaries affect the speed with which firms adopt new Information Technology. Using a rich dataset on organizational characteristics and Internet investment by over 100 firms in the insurance industry, we show that vertical integration in distribution has a significant impact on the speed with which insurers adopt consu...

BACKGROUND Vertical integration is expected to improve communication and coordination between inpatient care and care after discharge. Despite being used across health systems worldwide, evidence about its impact on readmissions is sparse and contradictory. OBJECTIVE To assess the impact of vertical integration on hospital readmissions. RESEARCH DESIGN, SUBJECTS, AND MEASURES Using differen...

This paper investigates the determinants of vertical integration and confronts some of the predictions of the leading approach to the internal organization of the firm with data from the UK manufacturing sector. Consistent with the theory, it shows that an upsteam and downstream activity pair are more likely to be vertically integrated, when the downstream (the producer) is more technology inte...

We examine the incentives for firms to vertically integrate through acquisitions and production. We develop a new firm-specific measure of vertical integration using 10-K text to identify the extent a firm’s products span vertically related product markets. We find that firms in high R&D industries are less likely to vertically integrate or become targets in vertical acquisitions, and are more ...

1 Jeffrey L. Newcomer, Engineering Technology Dept., Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA, 98225-9086, [email protected] Abstract – This paper describes two, two-course sequences that are vertically integrated through design projects. This integration allows students to learn more effectively, to more easily make connections between topics, and to learn other important skills . Vertic...

National agricultural statistical information is a product of cooperative agreements and collaboration across agencies at the state and federal levels. This allows for sharing of responsibilities for data gathering, aggregating and disseminating information, and providing services. The agencies involved in cooperative arrangements to accomplish these tasks include: US Department of Agriculture ...

This paper analyzes the effect of competition among downstream Žrms on an upstream Žrm’s payoff and on its incentive to integrate vertically when Žrms in both segments negotiate optimal contracts. We argue that as downstream competition becomes more intense, the upstream Žrm obtains a larger share of a smaller downstream industry proŽt. The upstream Žrm may encourage downstream competition (eve...

As the complexity of SoC design and manufacturing continues to grow, would it be better to have specialised companies optimising their corresponding segments of the SoC development ecosystem or we rather have vertically integrated companies that include all necessary specialties under a single roof.

The field of biomechanics has grown rapidly in the past 30 years in both size and complexity. As a result, the term might mean different things to different people. This article addresses the issues facing the field in the form of challenges biomechanists face in the future. Because the field is so diverse, strength within the different areas of biomechanics also varies. Although the term might...

Today wine production in Azerbaijan totals to about two million decalitres a year. Yet, the yearly wine consumption is only one million decalitres resulting in a total surplus of about one million decalitres of wine. In consequence, export is gaining in importance resulting in an increase of importance to produce high quality wine. In this context the production of high quality grapes is very i...