This dissertation consists of six self-contained chapters that are related to the behavior of firms and politicians in a broader sense. After an introduction to the topic, the first part of the dissertation elaborates on how institutional and political framework conditions influence the behavior...

The debate on the determinants of firm value remains unresolved in finance research. This research report contributes to the debate by examining the validity of the Ohlson (1995) valuation model in South Africa. Using Johannesburg Securities Exchange data, this research report aims to identify...