This study presents an in-depth analysis of the results of the 2011 survey conducted by Question Retraite in order to assess the behaviour and attitude of a sample of 1605 Quebec workers in the 24-44 age group in regard to retirement planning. The methodology applies the cluster analysis...

In this paper, the hypothesis that the liability insurance market for small municipalities in the province of Quebec functions "as if contestable" is tested. In light of our results, we cannot reject the hypothesis that the general liability market is indeed contestable. On the contrary, we...

This paper characterizes the (weak-form) efficiency of the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) with respect to the life insurance sector in a post-demutualization context, using a methodology called cointegration analysis. The major conclusion that can be drawn from this analysis is that the Canadian...

The application of the computer to the servicing of deposit accounts at banks and non-bank financial intermediaries is a fairly recent development. Most empirical studies of economies of scale in this industry date prior to this technological transition. There is one notable exception, however,...

This paper presents a clear and complete synthesis of the most important theoretical and empirical developments relating to the firm's capital structure in the last decade. Within the confines of this objective, an attempt is made to analyse the discussions surrounding this central theme and to...