This book has an objective and a focus. It provides the reader with: - an in-depth acquaintance with the theory of the firm developed by Erich Gutenberg - an insight into a coherent body of current German research in the theory of the firm. The book is divided into two parts. The first part lays the foundations. It presents Gutenberg's theory of the firm to the English speaking reader. Considering the great importance that Erich Gutenberg has had...