The paper analyses the link between financial constraints and firm export behaviour. Our
main finding is that firms enjoying better financial health are more likely to become …

Using a large panel of Chinese listed firms over the period 1998–2014, we document strong
evidence of investment inefficiency, which we explain through a combination of financing …

Orientation: Globally, the majority of Small and Medium-sized entities (SMEs) are resource
constrained. As a result, not all SMEs are able to fully exploit the benefits associated with …

We examine the effect of business group affiliation on corporate investment behaviour in
India. More specifically, we test whether group affiliation reduces financing constraints for …

Purpose The literature on financing constraints in emerging markets is still under-
researched and is often described as a “black box.” This study aims to shed light on this …

Trade credit (accounts receivable and accounts payable) is both an important source and
use of funds for manufacturing firms in India. This paper empirically investigates the …

India's investment slowdown has proved detrimental to India's growth trajectory. Prior
literature has addressed the investment slowdown at macro and micro levels; however, the …

This study examines credit constraints using standard models in the highly constrained
micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sector in India. The mixed results may not be …

This study examined whether family-owned firms have advantages for accessing external
financial sources for growth. Especially in develo** countries with imperfect markets, firms …

This book is concerned with the role of financial intermediation in economic development
and growth in the context of Malaysia. Using an analytical framework, the author investigates …