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The Role of Family in Family Firms

Bertrand, Marianne, Schoar, Antoinette·2006·Journal of Economic Perspectives
DOI 10.1257/jep.20.2.73
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History is replete with examples of spectacular ascents of family businesses. Yet there are also numerous accounts of family businesses brought down by bitter feuds among family members, disappointed expectations between generations, and tragic sagas of later generations unable to manage their wealth. A large fraction of businesses throughout the world are organized around families. Why are family firms so prevalent? What are the implications of family control for the governance, financing and overall performance of these businesses?

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Authors
Bertrand, M., & Schoar, A.
Venue
Journal of Economic Perspectives
Publisher
American Economic Association
Published
2006-05-01
Volume
20
Issue
2
Pages
73-96
ISSN
0895-3309 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1257/jep.20.2.73
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Cited by
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Type
journal article
Language
en
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