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Venture Capital And Firm Performance Over The Long-Run: Evidence From High-Tech Ipos In The United States, James R. Brown

The Journal of Entrepreneurial Finance

Despite widespread interest in the key role that venture capital plays in financing young, high-tech firms, little is known about the relative performance of venture-backed firms over the long-run. Using data from the U.S. high-tech sector, this paper examines the performance and financing of venture- and non-venture-backed firms during the decade following their IPO. Venture-backed firms survive longer, grow faster, are more R&D intensive, have generally superior operating performance, raise more external equity, and have a greater cumulative impact on the U.S. high-tech sector. These findings suggest that the true legacy of venture capital finance extends well beyond the IPO.

Statistical Databases For Economic Research On The Financing Of Small Firms In The United States, Charles C. Ou

The Journal of Entrepreneurial Finance

This paper updates information about the databases available for researchers in conducting small business financial research. A definition of a statistical database is provided first as a basis for selecting a database suitable for statistical research. Five major databases are discussed in detail, followed by a brief discussion of eight data sources for time series information on activities in specific financing markets for small firms. Comments are provided on the strengths and weakness of each of the five major databases regarding their uses for conducting different types of research and on possible areas for improvement.

Spatial Autocorrelation Of Deer-Vehicle Accidents In Vigo County, J. Scott Horn

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Deer-vehicle accidents (DV As) are a problem in many areas. They cause millions of dollars in property damage, personal injury, and loss of life each year. This thesis examines whether DVAs in Vigo County, Indiana during the year 2000 were spatially autocorrelated; and whether DV As selected by deer habitat were spatially autocorrelated. Specifically using Moran's I to test for spatial autocorrelation this study determined if and to what degree spatial autocorrelation existed among these DVAs. A Moran's I value of .0023 shows that the accidents occurred randomly. These DV A data were then used to plot a map which …

Individuation Revisited: Implications For Parent Education, Jodi Dworkin, Chih-Yuan Lee

Department of Family Science and Human Development Scholarship and Creative Works

Researchers have suggested that adolescents' increase in autonomy is accompanied by maintaining close relations with parents. In this article, we explore this process of individuation from the perspective of mothers. Nearly 900 (n=878) white mothers of children aged 2 to 14 were interviewed via the telephone about their child's independence and their perception of parent-child connectedness. Analyses revealed that from the perspective of mothers, while independence increased across childhood, parent-child connectedness decreased. These data suggest the need to support parents in remaining connected to their children as they enter adolescence. Implications of these findings for parent education are considered.

Master Class (Program)

Theatre Programs and Posters

Performed December 1-2, 2005.

Cast:
Maria Callas: Heather Stringfellow
Mandy Weinstock: Cassy Withrow
Sophie De Palma: Lacey Fry
Anthony Candolino: Kelly Neill
Sharon Graham: Kris Davidson

Cole Train | V.4, No.1 (Fall 2005), Houston Cole Library

Library Annual Reports & Newsletters

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Issue No. 66: December 2005, Historical Society Of New Mexico

La Crónica de Nuevo México

1 Albuquerque Celebrates Tricentennial: "Duke City Founded in 1706"
1 Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
2 Brams Mail Order House Receives Award
2 Historic WPA Gymnasium at Amistad
3 Tests of Faith: Maintaining Religious Tradition in Tough Country
7 Endangered Places of New Mexico, 2005
8 Books, A German POW in New Mexico
8 Aviso! The Historic Society of New Mexico Annual Conference in Albuquerque, April 22-22, 2006
8 Books, Curandero: A Life in Mexican Folk Healing

Revista Digital Amigos - Vol 16, Número 4, Aspectos Culturales, Semos Unlimited

Amigos Revista Digital

Cover 1
Contenido 2
Un Tiempo Festivo 3
El Hemisferio del Oeste 4
Conferencia sobre la Política del Idioma 5
Una Canción: Mi Ranchito 6
Personas 2
Emiliano Zapata 7
Clara Apodaca 8
Federal Writers’ Project 1
Francisco Gómez 9
¿Quién Soy? 10
Tiempos Lejanos por Dr. Nasario García 11,12
An Activity: Make a Bread Frame 13
Los Médicos y Las Médicas 14
Doctor Eric Romero 15
Un Acróstico sobre New Mexico Highlands University 16
New Mexico Department on Aging 17
Un Juego: Caras y Gestos 18
Por Qué Debemos Estar Alegres 19
Qué le Dijo y Preguntas Humorísticas 20 …

Haiti To Miss Constitutional Deadline As Elections Are Postponed Again, Ladb Staff

NotiCen

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Exit Strategies Of Venture Capitalists In Hot Issue Markets: Evidence From The “Neuer Markt" In Germany, Wolfgang Bessler, Andreas Kurth

The Journal of Entrepreneurial Finance

In this study we analyze the IPO exit behavior of venture capitalists (VCs) in the Neuer Markt, the former market for young growth companies in Germany. We find empirical evidence that VCs were able to time their exit quite successfully in the primary market and to some extent also in the secondary market. The larger the number of shares being sold by the VCs at the IPO date, the lower is the IPO performance after expiration of the lock-up period. In addition, the firms that went public in the year 2000 planned their IPO too late in the stock market …

Appropriate Measures To Use Money Laundering Prevention As An Antidote To Tax Evasion, Patricia Torres Serpel, Amir Shachmurove

The Journal of Entrepreneurial Finance

Money laundering, which is closely linked with tax evasion and informal trade, is facilitated by the poorly regulated financial institutions of "mafia nations". These nations make billions of dollars by laundering money and giving safe haven to drug dealers and corrupt politicians, allowing them to transfer money globally. Money laundering prevention policies require financial institutions to periodically update their customer's personal information. Furthermore, they attemp to match tax and transaction reports collected from banks and non-banks around the world to detect tax evasion. This research explains how efficient policies for preventing money laundering can help reduce tax evasion.

The Effect Of Nafta On Mexican Agricultural Exports To The United States: The Case Of Coffee Beans, 1970-2003, Mario M. Carrillo-Huerta, Israel Minor Bonilla

The Journal of Entrepreneurial Finance

Since its implementation in 1994, NAFTA's impacts on trade have been extensively and positively evaluated at an aggregate level, but not so much at a regional or sectorial level. Through time series analysis, this paper studies NAFTA's impact on Mexican exports of coffee beans to the U.S. The study shows a NAFTA's positive, although short-lasting effect (for two-three years) on the studied variable, mainly because the international market of coffee beans used to function on a quota system, thus preventing Mexico from capitalizing (and furthering) on the comparative advantage derived from its location, close to the U.S. market.

Tools To Apply To Financial Statements To Identify Errors, Omissions And Fraud In Business Valuations, Tom Clevenger, Gary Baker

The Journal of Entrepreneurial Finance

Often economists are asked to value business. Many times the information provided is minimal and of questionable value. Data may be provided by parties wishing to bias the valuation. The financial statements typically provided are balance sheets and income statements. These sources can be fraught with errors, omissions and even fraud. The cash flow statements derived from these statements can be misleading and any analysis from these spurious statements is sure to be questioned. A set of tools exists that can use to establish the reliability of these financial statements. Reliability is usually taken for granted in basic accounting and …

Rotunda - Vol 85, No 11 - Dec 1, 2005, Longwood University

Rotunda

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The Murray Ledger And Times, December 1, 2005, The Murray Ledger And Times

The Murray Ledger & Times

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Value Of An External Audit Revisited, Mary Ellen Oliverio, Bernard Newman

Faculty Working Papers and Articles

A survey investigation of the value of an external audit was undertaken in the summer of 2004 that was based primarily on the same questions that were used in a similar survey completed in 1984. Because of changes in auditing and the new regulatory structure, the question arose about the perception of such changes among the sample from the Fortune 500 used in the survey. Four additional questions were added to those used in the original survey that sought opinions related to the implementation of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Among the key conclusions were these: 1. There has persisted …

C.N. V. Ridgewood Bd Of Ed

2005 Decisions

USDC for the District of New Jersey

Greenwood County Education Benchmarking Fiscal Years 1991-92 To 2003-04, 2005 December, Ellen Weeks Saltzman, H. Gregory Hawkins, Harold L. Long

Publications

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Critical Technology Events In The Development Of The Abrams Tank: Project Hindsight Revisited, Richard Chait, John W. Lyons, Duncan Long

Defense and Technology Papers

This paper consists of a series of studies focusing on Army weapons systems, beginning with the mainstay of the Army’s armor force, the Abrams tank. Analysis of other Army systems, such as the Apache helicopter and the Javelin and Stinger missiles will follow. The results of all studies are complied in a wrap-up report that will focus on the implications of the findings for today’s S&T environment.

Fisheries Research Report No. 151 - Biology And Stock Assessment Of The Thickskin (Sandbar) Shark, Carcharhinus Plumbeus, In Western Australia And Further Refinement Of The Dusky Shark, Carcharhinus Obscurus, Stock Assessment., Rory Mcauley, R Lenanton, J. Chidlow, R. Allison, E. Heist

Fisheries Research Reports

Final FRDC Report - Project 2000/134

The purpose of this project was to collect the biological and fishery information necessary to conduct a stock assessment of the sandbar (known locally as ‘thickskin’) shark, Carcharhinus plumbeus and to improve and update the existing stock assessment for the dusky shark, Carcharhinus obscurus. Results from this project have already been used by the Western Australian Department of Fisheries to determine appropriate management arrangements for the State’s shark fisheries to ensure the sustainable exploitation of these species. Results have also assisted the WA target-shark fisheries in conducting Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) assessment in order …

0542 Health Care Task Force, Colorado Legislative Council

All Publications (Colorado Legislative Council)

No abstract provided.

0545 Interim Committee On School Finance, Colorado Legislative Council

All Publications (Colorado Legislative Council)

No abstract provided.

0549 Police Officers' And Firefighters' Pension Reform Commission, Colorado Legislative Council

All Publications (Colorado Legislative Council)

No abstract provided.

The Recovery Is Sustained: The Nebraska Business Forecast Council, Randy Cantrell

Business in Nebraska

In September and October of this year, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita combined with an already-stretched world oil market to generate a spike in energy prices throughout the United States. The price spike naturally generated concern for the economy. Most recent recessions in the U.S. economy have been preceded by peaks in oil prices. Did the energy price spikes following Katrina and Rita derail the quickly-growing U.S. economy? The early evidence, and the economic outlook, suggest that the answer is no.

Despite the hurricanes, third quarter GDP growth continued to be very strong, exceeding 4%. Further, strong job growth returned to …

Aquatic Animal Health Subprogram: Technical Guidelines For The Translocation Of Live Aquatic Animals - With Reference To Barramundi Nodavirus, Brian Jones

Fisheries Research Reports

FRDC Project No. 2005/640

A workshop was conducted involving input from most jurisdictions. Technical issues including hazard identification and risk management associated with the translocation of live finfish were documented.

A series of recommendations, which resulted from the workshop process, will be progressed through the National Aquatic Animal Health Technical Working group and the Aquatic Animal Health Committee.

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Verbum

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"文"與"現實" : 由東京新感覺派、上海新感覺派至當代香港小說的一個探索譜系 = "Wen" And "Reality" : From Tokyo New Sensation School, Shanghai New Sensation School To Contemporary Hong Kong Fictions : A Genealogy, Shao Yang Lin

Journal of Modern Literature in Chinese 現代中文文學學報

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Seton Hall Journal of Sports and Entertainment Law

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Too Many Men On The Field: Why Congress Should Punt On The Antitrust Debate Overshadowing Collegiate Football And The Bowl Championship Series, Timothy Kober

Seton Hall Journal of Sports and Entertainment Law

No abstract provided.

Caught In The Middle: The Effect Of Increased Visa Requirements On Non-Profit Performing Art Organizations, Sara Elizabeth Macks

Seton Hall Journal of Sports and Entertainment Law

No abstract provided.