On the Optimality of Outsourcing when Vertical Integration can Mitigate Information Asymmetries

@article{Schmitz2021OnTO,
  title={On the Optimality of Outsourcing when Vertical Integration can Mitigate Information Asymmetries},
  author={Patrick W. Schmitz},
  journal={PROD: Analytical (Supply) (Topic)},
  year={2021}
}
  • P. Schmitz
  • Published 1 March 2021
  • Economics
  • PROD: Analytical (Supply) (Topic)
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