A Strategic Analysis of Exchange Based B2B Networks

摘要: This paper aims to propose a novel approach look at the formation of network firms. We an economic model strategic relationships among The treats firms as nodes in and analyses equilibrium structure. It recognizes cost setting up maintaining relationship between Unlike previous research that B2B networks after they are established, we dynamics how come into existence where can be expected converge. provides conditions under which exchange-based is preferred peer-to-peer network. also indicates importance asset specificity formation.