Business Groups and Financial Markets: A Weberian Analysis
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Business Groups and Financial Markets: A Weberian Analysis
Business Groups and Financial Markets: A Weberian Analysis

Business Groups and Financial Markets: A Weberian Analysis

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Sandro Segre (Author)  

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This work builds on the classical sociological contributions of Weber, Simmel, and Toennies, and makes the case for different and alternative ideal-typical models of business relations, which the author calls "English" and "German." The "English" model of business relations is characterized by free competition between firms. They abide by the ethical rules of fair business and the moral economy in market exchanges. Their relations are accordingly based on mutual trust. As a rule, they do not cultivate privileged relations with political authorities. By contrast, the "German" model involves hierarchical relations between a group's major firm and its smaller units. There is no moral community binding together the different groups, and therefore no mutual trust between them. Business groups maintain close relations, based on reciprocal favours, with authorities. The author compares the London and New York Stock Exchanges in the late nineteenth century, finding the former better approximates the "English" model, and shows this model's superior performance. "English" model countries such as Taiwan have been shown to be more competitive in market exchanges than countries such as South Korea, which approximate the "German" model. A new epilogue makes use of more recent information and confirms Segre's arguments.
Sandro Segre is professor of sociology in the Department of Political Sciences (DISPO) of the University of Genoa, USa. Richard Swedberg is professor and director of graduate studies in the Department of Sociology at Cornell University, USA.
  • Contributor: Sandro Segre
  • Imprint: Routledge
  • ISBN13: 9781412856850
  • Number of Pages: 154
  • Packaged Dimensions: 152x229mm
  • Packaged Weight: 204
  • Format: Paperback
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc
  • Release Date: 2016-01-30
  • Binding: Paperback / softback
  • Biography: Sandro Segre is professor of sociology in the Department of Political Sciences (DISPO) of the University of Genoa, USa. Richard Swedberg is professor and director of graduate studies in the Department of Sociology at Cornell University, USA.

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