Using limitations to the deductibility of interest payments triggered by the introduction of interest ceiling rules globally, we show that affected private firms reduce leverage relative to unaffected firms. In support of a causal effect of taxes on corporate capital structure choices, we show...

This paper provides empirical evidence that emerging market economies adjust capital flow management in response to U.S. monetary policy shocks. Using these shocks as exogenous instruments, we find that such adjustments cause changes to portfolio capital flows — in particular, a one standard...

This paper provides empirical evidence that emerging market economies adjust capital flow management in response to U.S. monetary policy shocks. Using these shocks as exogenous instruments, we find that such adjustments cause changes to portfolio capital flows — in particular, a one standard...

Many emerging markets offer financial incentives to attract foreign direct investment, believing that such investment provides advanced technology or management skills. However, it appears developing economies such as China could benefit more from multinational corporations' financial resources