This paper considers the effect of different firm leadership on the innovative performance of firms from seven EU countries. We investigate whether owner-led or manager-led firms achieve a larger share of their turnover with product innovations. Economic theory does not propose clear answers to...

This paper considers the effect of different firm leadership on the innovative performance of firms from seven EU countries. We investigate whether owner-led or manager-led firms achieve a larger share of their turnover with product innovations. Economic theory does not propose clear answers to...

This paper examines whether firms in non-competitive industries benefit relatively more from good governance than do firms in competitive industries. Consistent with this hypothesis, we find that weak governance firms, as measured by the G-index, have lower equity returns, worse operating...