Scale and technological factors in the diversification structure of business firms

C. Castaldi; M. Milakovic; A. Secchi

doi:10.1016/j.econlet.2005.11.007

Scale and technological factors in the diversification structure of business firms

C. Castaldi, M. Milakovic, A. Secchi

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Abstract

We present empirical evidence on diversification patterns in Italian manufacturing firms, where we observe a robust relationship between firm size and diversification levels. The overall findings support the ‘resource-’ and ‘competence-based’ theories of corporate diversification. In addition, we also speculate about the role of technology in the size-diversification nexus.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	117-121
Number of pages	5
Journal	Economics Letters
Volume	91
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.econlet.2005.11.007
Publication status	Published - 2006

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