Economics of Accounting

Economics of Accounting
This book provides an integrated, technical exposition of key concepts in agency theory, with particular emphasis on analyses of the economic consequences of the characteristics of contractible performance measures, such as accounting reports. It provides a succinct source for learning the fundamentals of the economics of incentives. It will appeal to accounting researchers as well as those in other disciplines who are interested in the economics of management incentives.

Analytical research in accountingCourses in Economics, Finance and Management ScienceManagement science studentsSupply chain managementIncentives