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Economic Power of Political Leaders: Evidence From Central Leaders' Local Tours in China

open access: yesThe Developing Economies, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Do political leaders play a role in shaping economic outcomes? Can we quantify and compare the economic influence of contemporary political leaders? This paper examines the economic impact of autocratic leadership through the lens of firm visits in China, offering a unique empirical strategy to assess their influence.
Asei Ito, Jaehwan Lim, Hongyong Zhang
wiley   +1 more source

Speculation in the United Kingdom, 1785‒2019

open access: yesThe Economic History Review, EarlyView.
Abstract Speculation has long been thought to have significant economic effects, but it is difficult to measure, making it challenging to examine these effects empirically. In this paper we measure speculation in the United Kingdom since 1785 by using business and financial reporting in The Times newspaper.
William Quinn   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The aesthetic sublime of megaproject structures: A framework and a research agenda

open access: yesEuropean Management Review, EarlyView.
Abstract The physical structures of megaprojects—such as mega‐canals, metros, railway lines, bridges, tunnels, and iconic opera houses—hold a profound capacity to generate aesthetic experiences with enduring societal impact. Yet, research on megaprojects has predominantly focused on functionality and economic rationale with aesthetics being pushed to ...
Federica De Molli   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Social Justice as a Catalyst for Ecumenical Engagement

open access: yesThe Ecumenical Review, EarlyView.
Abstract This article provides a comprehensive overview of the historical formation of the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America (FCC), examining the social and political context in the United States that shaped its adoption of ecumenical practices focused on social justice.
Geneva Blackmer
wiley   +1 more source

Underpricing and Overachievement: Celebrating Jay Ritter's IPO Research

open access: yesEuropean Financial Management, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This tribute celebrates Jay Ritter's scholarship on the occasion of his election as Fellow of the American Finance Association. Best known for documenting and IPO underpricing, hot issue markets, and the long‐run underperformance of new issues, Jay has shaped how academics, practitioners and regulators understand the going‐public process, from
Silvio Vismara
wiley   +1 more source

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