The literature concerned with relations between ownership concentration and corporate
performance in emerging markets presents conflicting theoretical predications and …

Purpose This study aims to examine the impact of corporate governance on firm
performance for a large representative sample. Design/methodology/approach This …

This study is motivated by highly concentrated ownership, the relatively large government
stake in listed firms in the GCC (Gulf Cooperative Council) region, and the rapid stock …

The paper reviews the literature on internal and external corporate governance mechanisms
in China. Chinese regulatory bodies have made considerable efforts to improve the …

We examine innovation performance of firms in a transition economy from an ownership
perspective. We focus specifically on the relationship between ownership structures and firm …

This paper develops a preliminary study to explore the determinants of capital structure of
Chinese-listed companies using firm-level panel data. The findings reflect the transitional …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine if certain board characteristics have an
impact on the financial performance of manufacturing firms in India. Design/methodology …

While the relationship between state ownership and firm performance has been widely
researched, the empirical evidence has provided mixed results. This study applies panel …

In this study, we investigate the role played by a firm's ownership structure in earnings
management, with reference to the Chinese capital market. We measure the impacts of both …

Purpose–Following the 1997 Asian financial crisis, the Malaysian Government introduced
new regulations on corporate governance, recognizing the importance of restoring market …