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Vertical Integration and Intangible Inputs by Taila Souza is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document analyzes vertical integration and input flows between upstream and downstream establishments owned by the same firm. The authors find that: 1) Most vertical ownership does not appear to be primarily about facilitating physical goods movements between establishments, as upstream establishments ship surprisingly small shares of output internally. 2) An alternative explanation for vertical integration is that it promotes efficient transfers of intangible inputs like managerial oversight, marke

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Taila Souza

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