New Institutional Economics: Core Concepts and Applications
Chapter 1: New Institutional Economics Fundamentals
(1) New Institutional Economics (NIE) defines institutions as the “rules of the game” in a society that create the framework for human interaction.
(2) These institutions, which include formal rules (written laws) and informal norms (social codes), exist to reduce uncertainty and lower transaction costs by making human behavior predictable.
(3) The “golden triangle” or conceptual trunk of NIE consists of three core concepts: transaction costs (costs
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Module 1: Strategy and Business Models
| Concept | Key Definition | Levels & Frameworks |
| Strategy | The long-term direction of an organization to achieve Competitive Advantage (doing things differently). | 3 Levels: 1. Corporate (Scope). 2. Business (How to compete). 3. Functional (Execution). |
| Strategy Statement | Vision (The Future), Values (Core principles that do not change), Objectives (Specific targets). | 3 Steps: Understand to Decide to Execute. |
| Business Model | Explains how a firm creates, delivers, and captures |
EU Transformation: Financial Crises, Brexit, and Policy Responses
Major Crises and Policy Shifts in the European Union
The Great Financial Crisis of 2008
The Great Financial Crisis of 2008 exposed deep structural flaws in the European and global financial systems. These flaws were rooted in decades of financial deregulation, excessive risk-taking, and weak supervision. Within the Eurozone, the combination of full capital mobility, centralized monetary policy under the ECB, and nationally regulated banking systems created major imbalances, resulting in capital flowing
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The Beekeeping Industry: Growth and Transformation
The beekeeping industry is experiencing significant growth and transformation, driven by increasing demand for honey and other bee products, advancements in technology, and growing awareness of the importance of pollinators. Here is a snapshot of the present and future of the industry.
Current Industry Trends
- Sustainable Beekeeping: Beekeepers are adopting sustainable practices, such as using natural methods for pest control and habitat enhancement,
Essential Principles of Engineering Practice, Ethics, and Sustainability
Engineering Problem Solving Methodology
Concepts
Core theories, principles, laws, and assumptions guiding engineering thinking.
Examples of Core Concepts:
- Equilibrium laws
- Conservation laws
- Stress–strain relationships
- Thermodynamic principles
Use them to: Identify what applies to the problem, interpret results, and avoid incorrect assumptions.
Compass
A structured, repeatable approach to solving a problem. Functions like “mental GPS.”
Typical Compass Steps:
- Understand the problem statement.
- Identify knowns
Mastering Business Model Development and Innovation
Developing an effective business model is a structured, iterative process that defines how an entrepreneurial venture will create, deliver, and capture value. This process goes beyond a simple product idea to map out the entire organizational and financial architecture.
The steps are best visualized using the Business Model Canvas (BMC), which divides the process into nine interconnected components that an entrepreneur must define, test, and align.
Customer-Centric Foundation
The first step focuses
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