Cooperação interfirmas, "reféns" e "sombra do futuro": em busca de uma integração teórica a partir de Williamson

Abstract

The present paper analyzes how to combine, at a theoretical level, the concept of inter-firm cooperation, the Williamson's hostage model, and the notion of "shadow ofthe future" from game theory. In this sense, the analysis starts from Williamson's view concerning inter-firm cooperation, contained in "hybrid form" concept. The focus of this analysis is the study of mutual agreement of specific assets and ofthe evolution of the behavior of agents (trust or opportunist). The main conclusion is that these subjects are essential for understanding how the agents seek to reduce transaction costs (and a better "adaptation"), and thus, higher chances of creating a competitive advantage when making a cooperative agreement