We develop an economic theory of “flexibility”, which we interpret as the discretion orability to make a decision that …

, we estimate a multinomial logit model whichconfirms several predictions of both the static trade-off theory and … thepecking-order theory as to the determinants of financing choices. Next, weuse ordered probit models to determine which …

We study the relation between the credit cycle and macro-economic fundamentals in an intensity-based framework. Using … the credit cycle from the micro rating data. We relate this cycle to the business cycle, bank lending conditions, and … financial market variables. In line with earlier studies, these variables appear to explain part of the credit cycle. As our …

penalize poorly performing entrepreneurs by terminating their projects. Based on this tradeoff we develop a theory of financing …

ofthis theory of capital structure evolution is that optimal capital structure is essentiallydynamic, and depends on the firm …’s stock price, implying that firms issue equity when stockprices are high and debt when stock prices are low. The theory … testablepredictions. Moreover, the theory can rationalize the use of debt in the absence of taxes,agency costs or signaling considerations. …