Determinants of Contractual Completeness in Franchising [PDF]
The aim of the study is to explain the determinants of contractual completeness in franchise relationships by formulating and testing various propositions derived from transaction cost theory, agency theory, property rights theory, organizational ...
Hendrikse, G.W.J., Windsperger, J.
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Force Majeure in Smart Contracts: A Mixed-Methods Analysis of Legal Challenges
This study delves into the integration of force majeure and exceptional events into smart contracts. As much as smart contracts simplify the process and guarantee efficiency, the rigidity of these contracts inherently cannot handle unexpected ...
Nabeel Mahdi Althabhawi +4 more
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Who is the ultimate master of contractual, regulatory, discretionary and residual cash flows? An answer from the standpoint of corporate governance [PDF]
This paper sets forth a framework of analysis that links contractual, discretionary, regulatory and residual cash flows with decision rights over them. To attain this purpose, firstly we introduce the standard incremental cash flow model, underlying its ...
Rodolfo Apreda
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Implicit contracts as a method of vertical co-ordination in the New Zealand meat industry : a thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Agricultual Economics [PDF]
A framework is developed using Williamson's seminal discussion of contractual arrangements and governance choice. The New Zealand Meat industry is the subject of this study in that contractual arrangements exist along-side more conventional trading ...
Wylaars, M. Jozefa
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The contractor’s performance behavior is fundamental in improving project performance. However, few studies have investigated the impact of contractual mechanisms on contractor’s performance behavior and how this impacts project performance.
Yazhuo Luo, Yuanze Chen
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Does the number of partners in SME multi-partners alliances influence use of governance mechanisms? [PDF]
Despite a strong proliferation of SME multi-partner alliances in last two decades, we know relatively little about their governance and management. Increase in the number of partners in SME multi-partner alliance introduces additional complexities of ...
Barbic, Frano +2 more
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What’s Common to Relationship Banking and Relationship Investing? Reflections within the Contractual Theory of the Firm [PDF]
The financial systems in continental Europe are subject to profound changes in the institutions of market exchange. Banks traditionally holding close relationships with firms are substituted by non-bank institutional investors. The present paper examines
Doris Neuberger
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The Interlegality of Transnational Private Law [PDF]
This article describes transnational private law as a decentralized and intermediate form of transnational governance that recognizes and manages the multiplicity of norms generated by plural normative systems in our contemporary world society.
Wai, Robert
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Understanding smart contracts as a new option in transaction cost economics [PDF]
Among different concepts associated with the term blockchain, smart contracts have been a prominent one, especially popularized by the Ethereum platform. In this study, we unpack this concept within the framework of Transaction Cost Economics (TCE). This
Halaburda, Hanna +2 more
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CONTRACTS + RISKS +MANAGEMENT = CONTRACTUAL RISKMANAGEMENT
Proactive contracting and risk management have become an important part of the new vocabulary of commercial contract law books and courses for contracting professionals, for example in Finland, during the past few years.
Petri Keskitalo
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