It is the task of ownership structure metrics to transform a shareholder structure into figures which represent the power structure among the shareholders. The ownership structure of a corporation is multidimensional. Of the horizontal levels, two are of major interest: the first level of direct...

In contrast to the more established alternative asset classes like real estate or hedge funds, there is not much research available for investments in shipping. This article contributes to closing this gap in the literature and investigates the diversification properties of investments in...

This study contributes to the emerging research that analyzes the relation between performance and single components of broad corporate governance aggregates, such as governance codes and ratings. Available research so far is confined to the U.S., Japan, and emerging markets. We enlarge the...

Der Beitrag unterscheidet zwischen der Corporate-Governance-Forschung auf der Länderebene und der Unternehmensebene. Die Forschung auf Länderebene betrachtet üblicherweise die CG-Charakteristika von Ländern oder Rechtsfamilien. Dagegen untersucht die Forschung auf Unternehmensebene die...