Using an econometric framework, I have tried to establish the relationship between Tobin's Q and family shareholding. While there is no unequivocal causality established by theories, empirical evidences present wide variation in findings. By controlling several firm and industry specific...

Recent studies indicate that lending portfoliocomposition in Islamic banks is concentrated towardsdebt-based lending portfolio; however, the ideal lending portfoliocomposition in Islamic banks should be an equity-based lending portfolio. This article explores the effects of the internal...

This study investigates the moderating role of ownership structure in the nexus between corporate governance and the financial performance of manufacturing firms in Ghana. The study uses GLS regression to analyze a panel dataset of 7 manufacturing firms over 14 years. We find a positive and...

This study examines the relationship between institutional investors, corporate governance, and firm performance in Vietnam. The findings on Vietnamese listed companies indicate that while institutional investors are less likely to hold shares of companies with larger board sizes, Chief...

We allow the preference of a political majority to determine boththe corporate governance structure and the division of profits betweenhuman and financial capital. In a democratic society where financialwealth is concentrated, a political majority may prefer to restraingovernance by dispersed...