Between 1995 and 2006 about a quarter of merging firms hired boutique banks as their advisors on mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Boutique advisors, often specialized by industry, are generally smaller and more independent than full-service banks. This paper investigates firms' choice between...

Riverine sediment load, a reflection of basin erosion and sediment yield, is influenced by both climatic and human factors. Complex interaction between various factors within a basin dampens and counteracts the forces that drive sediment variations. The gross human impact index and the index...

Purpose – The purpose of this study was to conduct a content analysis of humor styles used in US and Mexican television advertising. Design/methodology/approach – A total of 97 television commercials broadcasted by major US and Mexican national television networks were classified under the...