Strategic investment under uncertainty: A synthesis

Strategic investment under uncertainty: A synthesis

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Article ID: iaor20118821
Volume: 215
Issue: 3
Start Page Number: 639
End Page Number: 650
Publication Date: Dec 2011
Journal: European Journal of Operational Research
Authors: , , ,
Keywords: organization
Abstract:

Investment is a central theme in economics, finance, and operational research. Traditionally, the focus of analysis has been either on assessing the value of flexibility (investment under uncertainty) or on describing commitment effects in competitive settings (industrial organization). Research contributions addressing the intersection of investment under uncertainty and industrial organization have become numerous in recent years. In this paper, we provide an overview aimed at categorizing and relating these research streams. We highlight managerial insights concerning the nature of competitive advantage (first‐ versus second‐mover advantage), the manner in which information is revealed, firm heterogeneity, capital increment size, and the number of competing firms.

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