&D tax credits to startups via the M&A channel. We show that when established firms become eligible for R&D tax credits, they … increase their R&D and M&A activity. In particular, they acquire more venture capital (VC)-backed startups, but not non …

trends and characteristics of M&A operations in the banking industry, with a focus on the threats and opportunities that … business models on these performance metrics following the M&A operations. The book supports strategic decision …