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Analyzing Dividend Policy: A Questionnaire Survey, Richard B. Edelman, Gail E. Farrelly
Analyzing Dividend Policy: A Questionnaire Survey, Richard B. Edelman, Gail E. Farrelly
Historical Working Papers
A survey of financial executives in three industry groups to ascertain the impact of dividends on stock value. Results reveal that there is a belief dividends are important to investors despite a widespread controversy over that very question. Dividends may serve as a signaling device to investors, regardless of economic impact. Some difference in dividend policy between the utility industry and other industries suggests that industry specific information is lacking.
Small Businesses, The Economy, And High Interest Rates: Impacts And Actions Taken In Response, Neil C. Churchill, Virginia L. Lewis
Small Businesses, The Economy, And High Interest Rates: Impacts And Actions Taken In Response, Neil C. Churchill, Virginia L. Lewis
Historical Working Papers
A survey was conducted under the auspices of Inc. Magazine to find out how the economy and interest rates affected companies of various sizes and in various sectors.
Accounting Paradigms And Short-Term Decisions: A Preliminary Study, Michael Van Breda
Accounting Paradigms And Short-Term Decisions: A Preliminary Study, Michael Van Breda
Historical Working Papers
A survey was conducted of firms that were chosen based on the perception that it would be easiest to observe management and production variables. The study attempted to find what variable mattered most in measuring success within the firm. Results show that short term accounting variables are almost exclusively the measures used in American business to evaluate performance.