I consider the problem faced by an issuer holding a portfolio of securities that can be sold to raise cash. The issuer has private information that affects the value of all of the securities held, and so faces a lemons problem in the market for the securities. On the other hand, the issuer bears...

We develop a two-period general equilibrium model of portfolio delegation with competitive, differentially skilled managers and convex compensation contracts. We show that convex incentives lead to significant equilibrium mispricing, but reduce price volatility. In particular, price...

The introduction of the euro marks a milestone in the process of European financial market integration. This paper analyzes the implications of the euro for cross-border banking activities. A portfolio model is used which captures the role of banks as providers of informational and of...