… We test for the EPS and the M/B-ratio as both variables are often considered by banking
analysts when judging on the stock performance of a firm. The out-performance of the target …

This paper assesses biases in credit ratings and lead–lag relationships for near-to-default
issuers with multiple ratings by Moody’s and S&P. Based on defaults from 1997 to 2004, we …

This paper discusses policy implications of a potentialsurge in NPLs due to COVID-19. The
study provides an empirical assessment of potential scenarios and draws lessons from …

Operational risk incidences are likely to increase the degree of information asymmetry between
firms and investors. We analyze operational risk disclosures by US financial firms during …

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Applying an investment perspective to higher education, the paper presents detailed
empirical evidence on the rate of return to higher education and its determinants. Employing a …

During influenza A virus (IAV) infections, viral proteins are targeted by cellular E3 ligases for
modification with ubiquitin. Here, we decipher and functionally explore the ubiquitination …

… 1) A R i t = R i t − α i − − β i , R m t where R mt denotes the log return of the market benchmark
m at time t and the two parameters α and β derive from a regression of the respective firm's …

We examine the drivers of vertical integration for an integrated and unified HR-process
model for 42 large companies from the financial services (13 companies) and the non-financial …

Greenland ice-core δ 18 O-temperature reconstructions suggest a dramatic cooling during
the Younger Dryas (YD; 12.9–11.7 ka), with temperatures being as cold as the earlier Oldest …