Was Williamson's work critiqued for neglecting innovation?
Some have suggested my focus on minimizing transaction costs might overlook the role of institutions in fostering innovation. While I emphasized efficiency and the mitigation of opportunism, the creation of novel products or processes was not the primary lens through which I analyzed organizational form. My concern was more with the governance of existing transactions and the efficient adaptation to changing circumstances.
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