In recent years, Brazilian agribusiness has demanded for inputs, capital goods, financial services and technology. In addition, there have been changes in the size of the properties, as well as in risk management and commercialization practices, and level of education and posture of those responsible for the decision making of agricultural enterprises. It is fundamental for companies that supply inputs and serv...
This article seeks to identify transaction costs in the Port of Santos-Brazil. The key element used to identify transaction costs is the intensity of asset specificities. The analysis consider institutional changes due "Brazilian Port Modernization Act" and focus on investment decisions to port operations after the changes in the institutional environment that was motivated by the act number 8.630/93 (Brazilian...