In this paper, we address the issues of coal supply and blending pertaining to an electric utility company in Taiwan. Since the fuel used by coal-fired power plants are mainly imported in bulk from overseas sources, the planning of coal shipping and blending is of great economic importance. This...

Despite widespread interest in the key role that venture capital plays in financing young, high-tech firms, little is known about the relative performance of venture-backed firms over the long-run. Using data from the U.S. high-tech sector, this paper examines the performance and financing of...