Traditional industrial economics and purchasing : a theoretical application of the SCP-paradigm on decision points in purchasing

This paper addresses Industrial Economics and its core model the SCP-paradigm. Furthermore the question was raised how Industrial Economics contributes to decision making in the purchasing year cycle. The link between the decision points in purchasing and Industrial Economics is made with help of the SCP-Paradigm. The findings in this paper provide insights for research and practice as to the relation between the market structure, firm’s conduct and firm’s performance. As well as how structure will affect behaviour and performance of firms and industries.