This study investigates the effects of institutional ownership on the debt policy and managerial
ownership of the firm. Earlier literature on the agency model of the firm widely recognizes …

This study examines the interrelation between board composition and variables that capture
various agency and financial dimensions of the firm. The agency literature suggests that …

This paper examines the association between differences in ownership structure and income
smoothing behavior in firms. The underlying constructs affecting this association include …

This paper analyzes student perceptions and expectations about finance and the introductory
finance course with a view to initiate a debate on the design, structure, and delivery of the …

We test the hypothesis that the information content of dividend‐change announcements, as
reflected in stock prices, is directly related to the degree of pre‐announcement information …

Research on the determinants of managerial equity ownership in firms is scant. To a limited
extent, prior researchers have examined the variations in insider ownership proportions by …

This paper reports survey results regarding leasing practices of small firms. Small firms that
lease are more likely to be relatively large manufacturing firms which exhibit higher debt …

The 1986 Tax Reform Act (TRA) repealed the investment tax credit, lowered corporate tax
rates and lengthened depreciation schedules. These tax law changes have important …

In this paper we examine the relationship between ownership differences and small firms'
financial policies using a survey of US companies. The study finds that financial policies differ …

… thesis written under the direction of JA Spooner and AR Rao by CT Bathala and submitted
to the Graduate School of Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana. The research was …