We argue that organizations have deep roots in traumatic societal shocks that long
preceded their founding. Drawing from the strategic management and social science …

This paper uses evidence from the historical African slave trade to extend prior theory linking
modern firm ownership structure to institutions and social capital. We argue that institutions …

This introduction presents an overall view of key concepts discussed in the subsequent
chapters of this book. The book shows, the logic of transaction costs transfers fairly well to …

This paper uses evidence from the historical African slave trade to extend prior theory linking
modern firm ownership structure to institutions and social capital. We argue that institutions …

The flea markets in the central business district of Gweru are part of a widespread form of
informal market activity occurring in many countries and operating at various stages of …