This paper investigates (i) whether growth and profitability persist in banking firms, (ii) whether the level and … volatility of growth and profitability are bank-size dependent, and (iii) the relationship between growth and profitability of a … evidence of persistence in bank growth. However, our findings suggest significant persistence in bank profitability. Moreover …

have a positive influence on the profitability of firms. This study examines the effect of product diversification on the … profitability of 25 German food industry sectors from 1977 to 1994. The analysis reveals a positive effect of diversification on the … profitability of industries. …

if they are not. We present empirical evidence on effects of perceived threat of entry on profitability. Using … profitability is confirmed. The number and the relative size of competitors also exert considerable effects. We find no …

regulation influences this decision. This paper attempts to give an overview of the literature in order to see what theory …

paperinclude prospect theory, the Allais paradox, the computation ofinherent reward and risk, the mean-variance CAPM, and …

This paper applies the dichotomous theory of choice by Zou (2000a) tothe analysis of investmentstrategies and security …