Although the theoretical literature often uses lobbying and corruption synonymously, the empirical literature … associates lobbying with the preferred mean for exerting influence in developed countries and corruption with the preferred one … between bribing and lobbying. We test our predictions using survey data for about 6000 firms in 26 countries. Our results …

comprehensive financial and accounting data on China's listed firms from 1998 to 2002, augmented by unique data on executive …This paper provides evidence on how executive compensation relates to firm performance in listed firms in China. Using … cash compensation (salary and bonus) for top executives with respect to shareholder value in China. In addition, sales …

Using comprehensive financial and accounting data on China's listed firms from 1998 to 2002, augmented by unique data … consistently for all performance measures including both stock return and various accounting measures that: (i) overall, CEO … listing suspension mechanism, i.e., the ST designation, adopted by China's securities regulatory agency appears to be …

China is perceived to rely on subsidizing firms in targeted industries to improve their performance and stay …

Using comprehensive financial and accounting data on China’s listed firms from 1998 to 2002, augmented by unique data … consistently for all performance measures including both stock return and various accounting measures that: (i) overall, CEO … listing suspension mechanism, i.e., the ST designation, adopted by China’s securities regulatory agency appears to be …

comprehensive financial and accounting data on China’s listed firms from 1998 to 2002, augmented by unique data on executive …This paper provides evidence on how executive compensation relates to firm performance in listed firms in China. Using … cash compensation (salary and bonus) for top executives with respect to shareholder value in China. In addition, sales …