The causes of mergers: tests based on the gains to acquiring firms' shareholders and the size of Premia

Article Abstract:

A methodology is developed for testing four hypotheses about the causes of takeovers. The tests link each hypothesis to predictions about the relationship between the dollar gains to the bidders shareholders. The hypotheses are tested with data for 168 mergers between large companies.

Models, Acquisitions and mergers, Letting of contracts, Competitive bidding

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Selling prices and profits: what survey data tell about firms' rationality

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the bias in market surveys and its effects on companies' production decisions are analyzed, with focus on price setting.

Research, Decision-making, Decision making, Pricing, Organizational effectiveness

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A comparison of ownership structures and innovations of US and Japanese firms

Article Abstract:

The various patterns of ownership structures and their impact on innovation are studied in the firms of the United States and Japan.

Japan, Analysis, Comparative analysis, Creative ability, Creativity, Organizational structure

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