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Competitive Dynamics in the Global Insurance Industry Strategic Groups, Competitive Moves, and Firm Performance

This book explores causes and consequences of interfirm rivalry within the global insurance industry. Based on three empirical studies, the book investigates (1) the mechanisms driving firm positioning and strategic group dynamics, (2) the impact of market shocks on firms' competitive behavior,...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Schimmer, Markus
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Wiesbaden Gabler Verlag 2012, 2012
Edition:1st ed. 2012
Subjects:
Financial Services
Financial Services Industry
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:This book explores causes and consequences of interfirm rivalry within the global insurance industry. Based on three empirical studies, the book investigates (1) the mechanisms driving firm positioning and strategic group dynamics, (2) the impact of market shocks on firms' competitive behavior, and (3) the determinants of stock market responses to individual competitive actions. The book's insights offer important implications for academics and practitioners alike
Physical Description:XV, 175 p. 9 illus online resource
ISBN:9783834939920

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