This article attempts to clarify existing doubts with respect to the performance of private and privatised banks versus public banks; that is, it is an attempt to clarify the ownership-performance relationship. The analysis takes explicit account of the privatisation transformation, including...

Understanding the demographic and financial factors likely to influence the supply side of after-hours GP care is crucial in meeting the increasing demand for these services. This study answers two questions: which GPs are more likely to provide after-hours GP care, and of those who do, which...

This paper describes the results of a study supported by the Thai Stock Exchange, that examined the relationship of five factors, family ownership, legal protection for investors, corporate governance practice of shareholder rights, cash flow and bank performance, to minority shareholder rights...

With a view to establishing what issues are important to investors in their investment decision, Australian equity investors asked to assess the relative importance of a range of issues, categorised broadly into "ethical" issues and "corporate goverance" issues. Responses indicate that the...