This part of the site describes the Escondido Framework itself, providing summary coverage of
- the shortcomings of existing theory
- the core of the new theory of the firm at the heart of the Escondido Framework
- the case for extending the theory of the firm to a wider range of organisations, including enterprises without shareholders, whether mutual, state owned or charitable
To provide an initial idea of the scope of the framework, the outline of a book sketched out in 1995 with the working title “Inside Out” can be viewed here: Inside Out – 1995 Outline and Draft Introduction . The reworked introduction and first chapter from 2005, under the working title “New Leviathan” can be viewed here: Opening chapters of New Leviathan draft 2005 .
Links on each page take you to further blog postings are detailed reflections on particular themes that expand on each section.