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In Search of New Foundations

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Zingales, Luigi·2000·The Journal of Finance
DOI 10.1111/0022-1082.00262
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In this paper I argue that corporate finance theory, empirical research, practical applications, and policy recommendations are deeply rooted in an underlying theory of the firm. I also argue that although the existing theories have delivered very important and useful insights, they seem to be quite ineffective in helping us cope with the new type of firms that is emerging. I outline the characteristics that a new theory of the firm should satisfy and how such a theory could change the way we do corporate finance, both theoretically and empirically.

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Authors
Zingales, L.
Venue
The Journal of Finance
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2000-08
Volume
55
Issue
4
Pages
1623-1653
ISSN
  • 0022-1082 (ISSN-L)
  • 1540-6261
DOI
10.1111/0022-1082.00262
OpenAlex
W2922519225
Cited by
1,495
References
8
FWCI
132.04
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
green

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