SMEs are perceived as more exposed to the consequences of external shocks. The purpose of our work is to examine whether the ERM sophistication or corporate governance mechanisms could be relevant in resistance to COVID-19 shock in the SMEs. In particular, we hypothesize that the SMEs with...

The publication “Capitalism and Freedom” in 1962 by Milton Friedman has sparked one of the majordisputes in economic theory: Is shareholder value and profit maximisation at all costs legitimate, asclaimed by Friedman? Or do companies have to conduct their business considering the needs of...

SMEs are perceived as more exposed to the consequences of external shocks. The purpose of our work is to examine whether the ERM sophistication or corporate governance mechanisms could be relevant in resistance to COVID-19 shock in the SMEs. In particular, we hypothesize that the SMEs with...