Browsing by Subject "United States"
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American business history through the eyes of Thomas Cochran
Thomas Cochran's views on the growth and development of business are tied tightly to the concept of a national culture. He acknowledged that business can take many forms and having many definitions and chose to define ... -
Could US Stocks be Fairly-Valued Under the "New Normal" Paradigm?
Investors have expressed concern over US stocks' persistent high valuations relative to fundamentals, and the accompanying forecasts of below-average stock returns. This issue is important, as both consumer and business ... -
The Financial Performance of U.S. Commercial Banks 2001-2010
We examine the financial performance, risk, changing revenue and asset mix, prospects for future shareholder value creation and executive compensation of the 15 largest commercial banks in the US from 2001-2010. Aggregate ... -
Import Demand Elasticity and Exporter Response to Anti-dumping Duties
When an anti-dumping duty is imposed on a foreign firm, it can either pay the duty or stop dumping by increasing the import price. Importing country's welfare depends on the foreign firm's decision. This paper presents a ... -
Intangible Resources and Growth Intent: Are Family Businesses Performing Better?
Drawing upon the theoretical framework of the Resource-Based View (RBV) of the firm, this study seeks to examine the relationship between two dimensions of intangible resources in family versus non -family businesses. The ... -
The Relative Valuation of US Equities at Bear Market: A Perspective on the Equity Risk Premium
We investigate stock returns, earnings growth, interest rates and the relative valuation of US equities following the 22 major bear market bottoms from 1881-2011. We find that large, sustainable bull market returns are ... -
She Works Hard for the Money: Women in Kansas Agriculture
Much scholarship exists on women in agriculture in developing countries, especially China, India, and countries in Latin America. There has been much less research on the topic in developed economies, presumably because ... -
U.S. equities' Heartbreaking Performance is Nothing New
US equities have delivered poor long-term returns with surprising regularity: in the 1910s, the 1930s, the 1970s, and the 2000s. Following bear markets of the 1930s and the 1970s, stock valuations languished for a considerable ...