We test whether firms with a single bank are better shielded from loss of credit and investment cuts in periods of adverse cash flow shocks than firms with multiple bank relationships. Our estimates of the cash flow sensitivity of investment show that both types of firms are equally subject to...

Bank loan covenants are restrictions that require stated levels of performance by borrowers, and are often measured by standard financial ratios. The research on loan covenants has assumed that these measures are useful, providing information to lenders as to the viability of borrowers. This...

We study how financing constraints affect the cash holdings of small and mediumsized enterprises. There has been little empirical work on this topic, even though these firms often face financial constraints. We contribute by using detailed data on credit ratings in Sweden as a measure of...