Showing 1 - 10 of 61
Economists have long acknowledged that the structure of the family (number of offspring, marital status, etc.) plays a crucial role in important economic decisions (e.g., labor supply, demand patterns, portfolio choice, educational attainment). In this paper we investigate the link between...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005207025
Se WP.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005419380
Winter-rapporten identificerer to grundlæggende principper. 1) Proportionalitetsprincippet: Der skal være proportionalitet mellem den ultimative økonomiske risiko, som investorer påtager sig, og den kontrol disse opnår i virksomheden. 2) Aktionærprincippet: I tilfælde af et...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005419404
na
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005419409
We analyze the impact of a 75 pct. Break-Through rule on 1,035 European firms with dual class <p> shares. In 3-5 pct. of the firms the controlling owners incur a direct loss of control, whereas in <p> additional 11-17 pct. of the firms the controlling owners are likely to incur a control loss. Firms...</p></p>
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005419423
This paper uses a unique dataset from Denmark to investigate (1) the role of family characteristics in corporate decision making, and (2) the consequences of these decisions on firm performance. We focus on the decision to appoint either a family or an external chief executive officer (CEO). We...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005419431
Economists have long acknowledged that the structure of the family (number of offspring, marital status, etc.) plays a crucial role in important economic decisions (e.g., labor supply, demand patterns, portfolio choice, educational attainment). In this paper we investigate the link between...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005419452
na
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005419464
We analyse the relationship between the distribution of ownership and the allocation <p> of control in Danish closely held corporations. First, we investigate why firms have boards. Second, <p> we identify relationships between owners, boardmembers and CEOs in these firms. Third, we show <p> the presence...</p></p></p>
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005419478
Recent policy initiatives within the harmonization of European company laws have promoted a so-called “principle of proportionality” through proposals that regulate mechanisms opposing a proportional distribution of ownership and control. We scrutinize the foundation for these initiatives by...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005749449