Following the dividend flexibility hypothesis used by DeAngelo and DeAngelo (2006), Blau and Fuller (2008), and others, we theoretically extend the proposition of DeAngelo and DeAngelo (2006) optimal payout policy in terms of the flexibility dividend hypothesis. In addition, we also introduce...

Following the flexibility dividend hypothesis used by DeAngelo and DeAngelo (2006), Blau and Fuller (2008), and others, we theoretically extend the proposition of DeAngelo and DeAngelo's (2006) optimal payout policy in terms of flexibility dividend hypothesis. In addition, we also introduce...

Specification error and measurement error are two major issues in finance research. The main purpose of this paper is (i) to review and extend existing errors-in-variables (EIV) estimation methods, including classical method, grouping method, instrumental variable method, mathematical...