The Mesoeconomics of Social Industries

Benoit Freyens

doi:10.1007/978-3-642-18126-9_8

The Mesoeconomics of Social Industries

Benoit Freyens

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Abstract

Meso-level analysis focuses on the characteristics and dynamics of intermediary structures. In the context of economics, meso-analysis studies intermediary layers of economic activity (industries, or sectors of activity) sitting in between the efficient operations of the firm (micro) and those of sovereign nations (macro). These internal economies rely extensively on the private sector and on market forces for their operations, particularly in industrial sectors such as manufacturing, and construction (Andersson 2003). Interest in mesoeconomics is also large for high-profile areas of service provision such as utilities or telecommunications (Laffont and Tirole 1993).

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Sectors Matter! Exploring Mesoeconomics
Editors	Stefan Mann
Place of Publication	Germany
Publisher	Springer
Pages	219-238
Number of pages	20
Edition	1
ISBN (Electronic)	9783642181269
ISBN (Print)	9783642181252
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-18126-9_8
Publication status	Published - 2011

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