Measurement of vertical integration
Journal Article
·
· Rev. Econ. Stat.; (United States)
An index of vertical integration is constructed as a tool to examine how the average level of vertical integration has changed over time. The hypothesis that if vertical integration can lower costs or reduce risks, more firms will integrate vertically is subjected to an empirical test using the Vertical Industry Connection index. A randem sample of firms is selected from the COMPUSAT data base. The results support the contention that vertical integration has increased in contrast with Laffer's findings. 17 references, 10 figures, 3 tables.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge National Lab., TN
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-26
- OSTI ID:
- 6237035
- Journal Information:
- Rev. Econ. Stat.; (United States), Journal Name: Rev. Econ. Stat.; (United States) Vol. 63:3; ISSN RECSA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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