Financial constraints are a key determinant that hinders firms' ability to export. This paper analyses the nexus between these constraints and firms' engagement in international trade, as well as it explores the impact of the European monetary integration process upon firms' financial...

Financial constraints are a key determinant that hinders firms' ability to export. This paper analyses the nexus between these constraints and firms' engagement in international trade, as well as it explores the impact of the European monetary integration process upon firms' financial...

Financial constraints are a determinant factor that hinders firms' ability to carry out their investment growth. This chapter aims at analysing the impact of financial constraints upon Portuguese firms over the period 1996-2004, which covers the implementation and convergence towards the common...