Outsourcing to convert fixed costs into variable costs: A competitive analysis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijresmar.2016.08.002
Abstract: Outsourcing of production, services, and various economic activities is a pervasive phenomenon across industries. One of the key economic benefits of this popular practice, as mentioned by its sellers and buyers, is that it allows… read more here.
Keywords: convert fixed; firm; cost; fixed costs ... See more keywords
A model of labor supply, fixed costs and work schedules
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jmoneco.2018.02.002
Abstract: In this paper, we examine empirically the link between sovereign bond spreads and the dispersion in We develop a three-dimensional labor supply framework that distinguishes between hours worked per day, days worked per week and… read more here.
Keywords: labor supply; model labor; costs work; fixed costs ... See more keywords
Author Response to “Optimal Sample Size Calculation for Clinical Research under a Budget Constraint”
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DOI: 10.1177/0272989x221091567
Abstract: We appreciate Dr. Gandjour’s interest in our recent article. Unfortunately, his claim that ‘‘the solution provided by Fairley et al. does not seem to adequately accommodate the presence of (semi-)fixed costs’’ appears to be based… read more here.
Keywords: sample size; budget; size; enbs ... See more keywords