This study analyses the influence of CEO characteristics on firm innovation in Australia. Firm R&D expenditure is used as a measurement of innovation in panel and Tobit regression models to estimate managerial effects. Endogeneity effects are also considered. By analysising the association...

This paper investigates the impact of 19 announcements pertaining to the introduction of value-added tax (VAT) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on equities listed on the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange (ADX). Using a well-established event study methodology over the period 2015 to 2018, a sector-wise...

This paper investigates whether government support were in favor of environmentally performed firms. We explore the effect of different government measures such as access to new credit, cash transfers for business, fiscal exemptions or reductions, and wage subsidies. Our results show - from...

The relationship between governance and the performance of Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) is discussed in this paper. MFI performance encompasses both financial performance and outreach. Good governance in terms of strengthening stewardship, achievement of MFIs' primary objectives and...