Ausgehend von einer im Jahre 1983 durchgeführten Untersuchung von 72 Fällen zu Typen von Unternehmenskrisen wird eine Studie vorgelegt, die mit gleichem Erhebungsinstrumentarium auf ein vergleichbares, aber deutlich aktuelleres Erhebungsmaterial von 53 kritischen Unternehmensreportagen im...

Statistical analysis of financial statements has reached a high degree of sophistication. But Consolidated financial statements of a group of companies seem to be resistent against these attempts. Analysts suspect that these statements can legally be manipulated to such an extent that they...

A personal bankruptcy law that allows for a "fresh start" after bankruptcy reduces the individual risk involved in entrepreneurial activity. On the other hand, as risk shifts to creditors who recover less of their credit after a debtor's bankruptcy, lenders may charge higher interest rates or...

Over-indebtedness, defined as the inability for a household to meet both essential living expenses and debt repayments, continues to be a significant phenomenon throughout Europe. The problem plays out differently in various countries depending on the relevant credit market, culture around...