Framework of Economic Activity

Networks pervade social and economic life, and they play a prominent role in explaining a huge variety of social and economic phenomena.

Since his pioneering application of economic analysis to racial discrimination, Gary S. Becker has shown that an economic approach can provide a unified framework for understanding all human behavior.

The articles in this book cover a wide range of industries including telecommunication, sanitation, healthcare, entertainment, education, manufacturing, and financial; the analytical approaches are multi-disciplinary, ranging from mathematical, economic, analytical, empirical and strategic. The articles study both public and private organizations, including the service industry, manufacturing industry, and governmental organizations. Given its wide coverage and multi-disciplines, the book may be useful for both academic research and practical management.