The purpose of this paper is twofold. First, we review the market manipulation literature in the context of corporate finance and study its implications for financial management. Second, we provide a new perspective on corporate finance theory, viewing the corporation as a "manipulator" of its...

The convenience yield differential between on- and off-the-run Treasury securities with identical maturities has two components. A non-cyclical component may arise due to the higher illiquidity of off-the-run bonds. Also, trading in the market for the next issue often causes cyclical shortages...

This paper explores how cultural metaphors in ethnic servicescapes enhance consumer pleasure. To date, marketing researchers have mainly explored how consumers respond to ambient conditions, functional layout and signs/symbols within servicescapes. However, few studies are available on consumer...