The impact of market liberalization on vertical scope: the case of Argentina
研究市场自由化如何通过改善合同能力和加剧竞争，促使企业增加外包，并以阿根廷钢铁企业Siderar为例说明企业可能收缩外围活动但加强核心领域。
Abstract This paper analyzes the impact of market liberalization on the vertical scope of firms. Using the case of Argentina, it is shown how the opening of the economy can improve contracting abilities and heighten competition, increasing the ability and incentive of firms to outsource. Survey findings support the main hypothesis as well as the specific importance of reforms relating to inflation, import costs, and heightened demand standards in increasing the use of outsourcing. A case study of the steel producer Siderar, highlights that while firms may reduce their presence in peripheral activities, they may also increase their presence in core areas so as to increase their value proposition. Copyright © 2002 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.