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Reputation deals: A theory of endogenous teams

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This paper complements the traditional theory of teams [Fama, 1980; Holmstrom, 1982a, 1982b] by introducing endogenous team formation by agents who are concerned with their reputations and are informed about the types of their potential teammates. Such a constellation leads to a tradeoff between joining a high-productivity type but a low-reputation partner. Gains from trade are analyzed, both, for the case of non-transferable and transferable utility, and the lessons are discussed that can be learned from observing reputation deals. Finally a signaling model of teaming is developed that captures in a fully rational way the process of information acquisition by the agents' strategic opponent: the market. Copyright International Atlantic Economic Society 2003

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  • Günther Lang, 2003. "Reputation deals: A theory of endogenous teams," Atlantic Economic Journal, Springer;International Atlantic Economic Society, vol. 31(1), pages 32-50, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:atlecj:v:31:y:2003:i:1:p:32-50
    DOI: 10.1007/BF02298461
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    1. Luís Almeida Costa & Luís Vasconcelos, 2010. "Share the Fame or Share the Blame? The Reputational Implications of Partnerships," Journal of Economics & Management Strategy, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 19(2), pages 259-301, June.

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