. The static tradeoff theory of capital structure hypothesizes that firms have a target leverage which optimizes firm value … contract maturity. Credit ratings also reflect the effect of target leverage, which suggests that the credit rating agencies … rate firms as if their capital structure decisions are consistent with the tradeoff theory.In the third and final essay, I …

relationships between three Chinese main bilateral exchange rates and its share market performance. We discovered that a long … suggested by the goods market theory for an export-oriented economy. We documented that after local currency appreciation, 'hot …

approaches to financing non-residential PV systems. This financial innovation--which is the topic of this report--has helped to …

The financing of a geothermal power plant has a unique characteristic which is not present with conventional oil, coal …. Banks, lessors and others share these same concerns for their stockholders; thus, are willing to finance power plants only … ''hell or high water'' power purchase contract wherein the utility makes payments even when no power is being produced, or an …

of this effort will be the development of the institutional tools (policy, planning, organizational, financing, legal and …

: • The share of home building and home buying activity continues to rise steadily in the Hot-Dry and Hot-Humid climate zones … share of housing activity. • The proportion of home buyers having three times the median family income for their geography … the Asian population has translated into proportional increases in share of home purchasing by both groups. White home …

The majority of renewable energy technology projects now being developed use long term project financing to raise … other means generally result in higher project costs during financing. In part, this situation is a product of the private …