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Based on a connection between network analysis and B-VAR models, this paper provides a first empirical evidence of the relationships between capital centralization expressed in terms of network control on one hand and monetary policy guidelines and business cycles on the other. Our findings...
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We examine whether business groups’ influence on cash holdings depends on ownership. Group affiliation can increase firms’ agency costs or benefit firms by providing an internal capital market, especially in transition economies characterized by weak investor protection and difficult...
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This paper analyzes how the determinants of two entrepreneurs’ choice whether to conduct product innovation R&D projects alone, or in a cross license agreement, or in a research joint venture depend on the intrinsic nature of the R&D projects. Results show that in fundamental research -- which...
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This paper systematically analyzes the impact of monetary policy on non-financial enterprises' leverage differentiation under bank credit discrimination, taking advantage of data provided by non-financial listed companies from 2007 to 2017. The results show that bank credit discrimination will...
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central banks. First, Williamson's theory of "governance as integrity" (probity) is applied to the internal management of … central banks. Moe's theory of "public bureaucracy" is applied to the concept of central bank independence. Second, we apply … agency theory to the issues associated with central bank independence and accountability. Third, public choice theory is …
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This paper clarifies why optimal corporate governance generally excludes monetary liability for breach of directors' and managers' fiduciary duty of care. In principle, payments predicated on judicial evaluations of directors' and managers' business decisions could usefully supplement payments...
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In this paper I discuss Bitcoin’s defining features that make it a unique asset. I argue that Bitcoin should not be considered as a single purpose asset only, but rather as a new digital financial asset serving several function. In addition to functioning as a means of payment (at least...
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