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theory of enterprises in China. Based on this, research hypothesis is put forward. Capital structure has positive correlation …
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This paper uses a multivariate framework to extend the recent univariate seasoned equity offering (SEO) research by Hull, Kwak and Walker (2010) that investigates the valuation impact of inside ownership. Our multivariate findings add to the univariate findings as we show that the inside...
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This thesis examines the use of shelf offerings to raise equity capital in the U.S. market. Shelf offerings have recently become the key method to offer primary equity as the capital raised via shelf offerings now accounts for 80% of the value of U.S. seasoned equity offerings (SEOs)....
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Most adoption studies have employed cross-sectional data in a static discrete choice modellingframework to analyze why some farmers adopt at a certain point in time. The static approachdoes not consider the dynamic environment in which the adoption decision is made and thusdoes not incorporate...
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We introduce a duration model that allows for unobserved cumulative individual-specific shocks, which are likely to be important in explaining variations in duration outcomes, such as length of life and time spent unemployed. The model is also a useful tool in situations where researchers...
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We extend economic analysis of the nuclear power industry by developing and employing three tools. They are 1) compilation and unification of operating and accounting data sets for plants and sites, 2) an abstract industry model with major economic agents and features, and 3) a model of nuclear...
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Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Rochester. Dept. of Economics, 2011.
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Tradicionalmente, los concursos de acreedores en España han sido procedimientos largos y costosos, que casi siempre terminaban en la liquidación de la empresa concursada (95 %). Estas disfuncionalidades quedaron en evidencia con el fuerte aumento de los concursos de acreedores durante la...
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This thesis presents two essays in Corporate Finance. In the first essay, I use the August 2007 crisis episode to gauge the effect of financial contracting on real firm behavior. I identify heterogeneity in financial contracting at the onset of the crisis by exploiting ex-ante variation in...
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Using panel data methodology, the determinants of capital structure in 34 Australia listed property trusts (A-REITs) are investigated for the period 2003-2008. Empirical results reveal that profitability, growth opportunity, and operational risk are negatively related to leverage while size is...
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