The current study aims to empirically explore the relationship between firm characteristics, corporate governance and capital structure in New Zealand's large listed companies. Eight years of data for 40 firms listed on the NZX50 Stock Exchange, are collected and observations are analysed using...

This study investigates the potential relationship between bankruptcy risks, and financial and non-financial characteristics in small businesses. Given the importance of small businesses to a country's economy, identifying factors that leads to small business bankruptcy is important for...

Consistent with the theme of this conference the paper stretches the boundary of what might be considered free and frank evaluative comment. By its nature is born out of a political agenda, yet the political opportunities and political risk is not traditionally considered evaluation. In the...