This study compares the importance of macrogeographical cleavages (i.e. differences across historical sub-regions) and microgeographical cleavages (e.g. differences across population density categories) to the contemporary electoral landscape of Texas. Results from statewide contests since 1994...

We estimate the impacts of the Climate Change Levy (CCL) on manufacturing plants using panel data from the UK production census. Our identification strategy builds on the comparison of outcomes between plants subject to the CCL and plants that were granted an 80% discount on the levy after...

We report sector-level results from the Strategy and Performance in the Energy Industry (SCOPE) Survey conducted among professionals in the energy industry (so called “insiders”) to measure their perceptions about specific companies on multiple dimensions. The study includes 51 of the most...

This paper examines firms' adaptation to long-term changes in climatic conditions. Using detailed information on establishments owned by U.S. public firms, we show that higher abnormal temperatures over the previous five years in a county lead to a significant reduction in local employment and...

Global competition has undeniably helped organizations to improve quality integrated with all facets of products and services under their management system. Hence, Total Quality Management (TQM) has been recognized by various researchers as an imperative key to enhance business performance,...

The purpose of this study is to investigate empirically the impact of capital structure on firm performance. This study examined the impact of capital structure on firm performance of manufacturing sector SMEs in UK for the period of 1998-2008. The authors hypothesize that there is a negative...