In this 2002 textbook, Andrea Colli gives a historical and comparative perspective on family business, examining through time the different relationships within family businesses and among family enterprises, inside different political and institutional contexts. He compares the performance of family businesses with that of other economic organizations, and looks at how these enterprises have contributed to the evolution of contemporary industrial capitalism. Central to his discussion are the reasons for both the decline and persistence of family business, how it evolved historically, the different forms it has taken over time, and how it has contributed to the growth of single economies. The book summarises previous research into family business, and situates many aspects of family business - such as their strategies, contribution, failure and decline - in an economic, social, political and institutional context. It will be of key interest to students of economic history and business studies.

This 2002 book gives a historical and comparative perspective on family business.

About the Author
Andrea Colli is Assistant Professor in Economic History at the Universita Commerciale Luigi Bocconi, Milan.

Reviews
'... this short book will prove very useful to students of business and economic history.' The Economic History Review



Book Information
ISBN 9780521804721
Author Andrea Colli
Format Paperback
Page Count 116
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 160g
Dimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 7mm