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The Theory of Recapitalizations Under Incomplete Capital Markets and the Evidence of Dual Purpose Funds

Robert H. Litzenberger, Howard B. Sosin
1975

Abstract not available.

Closed-End Investment Companies in the United States: Risk and Return

William F. Sharpe, Howard B. Sosin
1974

Abstract not available.

Corporate Liquidity and Bankruptcy Costs

James C. Van Horne (1935–2025)
1974

In this paper, the valuation of corporate liquidity is analyzed under conditions of perfect and complete capital markets as well as under conditions where bankruptcy costs exist. Heretofore, the valuation of liquidity has not been examined in a…

Dividend, Investment And Financing Decisions: Empirical Evidence On French Firms

Jack McDonald, Bertrand Jacquillat, Maurice Nussenbaum
1974

Abstract not available.

Gold Mining Stocks: An Economic Analysis, 1968-1974

Jack McDonald, Bruno Solnik
1974

Abstract not available.

Market Equilibrium in a Multiperiod State Preference Model With Logarithmic Utility

Alan Kraus, Robert H. Litzenberger
1974

Abstract not available.

The Capital Asset Pricing Model: A "Multi-Beta" Interpretation

William F. Sharpe
1974

Abstract not available.

Bonds Versus Stocks: Some Lessons From Capital Market Theory

William F. Sharpe
1973

The apparent end of the bear market in bonds and relatively high interest rates have led some investors to conclude that bonds are now the superior investment medium. On the other hand, stocks continue to command a large following. Theoretically…

Decentralized Capital Budgeting Decisions and Shareholder Wealth Maximization

Robert H. Litzenberger, O. Maurice Joy
1973

The firm’s objective function is well defined as shareholder wealth maximization. However, the firm is a group of individuals and each member has objectives that are not necessarily coincidental to the organization’s goal. This paper investigates…

Expected Inflation Implied by Capital Market Rates

James C. Van Horne (1935–2025), Patric H. Hendershott
1973

Abstract not available.

Forecasting the Market Return on Common Stocks

Jack McDonald, Alfred Osborne
1973

Abstract not available.

Imputing Expected Security Returns From Portfolio Composition

William F. Sharpe
1973

Abstract not available.

Inflation, The Kessel-Alchian Hypothesis, and the Value of the Firm

William D. Bradford
1973

Abstract not available.

Inter-Industry Profitability Under Uncertainty

Robert H. Litzenberger, O. Maurice Joy
1973

Abstract not available.

Note on the Validity of the Random Walk for European Stock Prices

Bruno H. Solnik
1973

Abstract not available.