Economic studies which examine the financing patterns of firms, particularly in emerging markets seldom consider the market environment in which they operate. The most recent Asian financial crisis and its exposure of institutional failures in the context of financial sector liberalization show...

This book explores what happened in the transition economies of China, Vietnam and Myanmar from both macro and micro perspectives, and questions whether the governments of these countries are capable of implementing effective reform and transformation

Corporate Governance and Finance Law is designed to educate students, researchers, and practitioners on the legal aspects of corporate financial markets within the United States, the Eurozone, and China

Oliver Klöckner investigates the changes resulting from buy-outs in family businesses. He contrasts the characteristics of family businesses with those of non-family businesses after a buy-out. His theoretical discussion is complemented by an in-depth analysis of 17 bought-out family businesses...

This book focuses on topics such as the cultural specificity of Arab family businesses with regard to shaping their governance and management; the influence that specific values in the Arab world could exert on the management of family businesses; how spiritual and religious values influence...

This book offers insights into the contemporary issues in banking with a special focus on the recent European regulatory reforms, governance and the performance of firms. Written by prestigious professors and expert academics in the field, the book also covers a diverse set of topics that have...

Trotz ihrer herausragenden Bedeutung für die Volkswirtschaft ist über das Finanzierungsverhalten von Familienunternehmen und ihre unternehmerischen Entscheidungen bisher wenig bekannt. Markus Ampenberger analysiert für den deutschen Kapitalmarkt, inwiefern sich börsennotierte...

1. The Improbably Surge of Corporate China -- 2. What Is in a Great Company? -- 3. Does ROIC Apply to Corporate China? -- 4. The “Great” Hope Struggles -- 5. It Is Also About Corporate Governance -- 6. The Perils of Diversification -- 7. Shake up the Foundations -- 8. The Beginning of A...

Welche Rolle spielen die Fremdfinanciers im Rahmen der Corporate Governance? Dieser Frage geht Stefan Wendt nach, indem er die Position und Einflussnahme der Fremdfinanciers sowie die Auswirkungen der Ausgestaltung der Corporate Governance auf die Fremdfinanzierungskosten analysiert. In einer...

1 Overview; Robert Cressy, Douglas Cumming and Christine Mallin -- Part I: Entrepreneurship, Venture Finance and Ethics -- 2 The Value of Country-level Perceived Ethics to Entrepreneurs around the World; April Knill.- 3 Do private equity firms respond better to financial distress than PLCs?;...