The trade credit decision: evidence of UK firms

Article Abstract:

The generic forces behind the trade credit offer are identified and the empirical support of 20 propositions on credit motives derived from literature and implications of such motives to credit policies are explored. The empirical support for seven propositions linked to competitiveness, pricing, investment and financing, and weaker support for a number of other theoretically derived motives for trade credit extension through the study are found.

Financial management, Financial Systems & Controls, Methods, Finance, International trade, Company financing

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Bank borrowing constraints and the demand for trade credit: evidence from panel data

Article Abstract:

Large firms move towards trade credit in money tight situations, in spite of being the bank's preferred customers, to avoid the constraints in the use of bank finance. An investigation of the interaction of monetary policy, credit market conditions and corporate financing of the business cycle is presented.

Management dynamics, Analysis, Management, Monetary policy, Company business management, Business cycles

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The trade credit decision: evidence of UK firms

Article Abstract:

The extent to which theoretical explanations for alloting trade credit are felt in practice is examined. The examination is based on data obtained from a survey of credit management in major companies of the United Kingdom.

Science & research, Research

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