In this paper we examine the disclosure on the IPO prospectus that refers to the firm's intention to pursue an active acquisition strategy as one of the reasons for going public (disclosers). Based on research showing that properly evaluated M&As are more successful, we examine whether the...

This paper examines whether oil price shocks of different origin affect the price of carbon emission allowance traded under the European Union's Emissions Trading System (EU-ETS); leading to changes in aggregate and sector specific European equity returns. The results show that an unexpected oil...