Repatriation Taxes, Internal Agency Conflicts, and Subsidiary-Level Investment Efficiency

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harald Amberger ◽  
Kevin Markle ◽  
David M. P. Samuel
Keyword(s):  
Investment Efficiency ◽  
Agency Conflicts ◽  
Repatriation Taxes

Repatriation Taxes, Internal Agency Conflicts, and Subsidiary-level Investment Efficiency

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harald J. Amberger ◽  
Kevin S. Markle ◽  
David M. P. Samuel
Keyword(s):  
Multinational Corporations ◽  
Recent Change ◽  
Investment Efficiency ◽  
Agency Conflicts ◽  
Foreign Subsidiaries ◽  
Natural Experiments ◽  
Foreign Earnings ◽  
Repatriation Taxes ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Central Management

Using a global sample of multinational corporations (MNCs) and their foreign subsidiaries, we find that repatriation taxes impair subsidiary-level investment efficiency. Consistent with internal agency conflicts between the central management of the MNC and the manager of the foreign subsidiary being the driver, we show that this effect is concentrated in subsidiaries with high information asymmetry and in subsidiaries that are weakly monitored. Quasi-natural experiments in the UK and Japan establish a causal relationship for our findings and suggest that a repeal of repatriation taxes increases subsidiary-level investment efficiency while reducing the level of investment. Our paper provides timely empirical evidence to inform expectations for the effects of a recent change to the U.S. international tax law that eliminated repatriation taxes from most of the future foreign earnings of U.S. MNCs.

Islamic banking and corporate investment efficiency: empirical evidence from Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Moncef Guizani ◽  
Ahdi Noomen Ajmi
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Model ◽  
Generalized Method Of Moments ◽  
Corporate Investment ◽  
Investment Efficiency ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
Agency Conflicts ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Listed Firms ◽  
Lower Effect

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine whether and how Islamic banks' financing affects corporate investment efficiency.Design/methodology/approachTo achieve the research purpose, an empirical model was constructed to describe the relationship between Islamic banks' financing and corporate investment efficiency. The empirical model was tested through generalized method of moments (GMM) estimation technique using a panel data of 163 Malaysian listed firms for the period 2007–2017.FindingsThis study provides evidence that Islamic banks' financing plays an important role in enhancing investment efficiency and that this positive effect comes mainly from non-PLS contracts. Moreover, the results show that the effect of Islamic banks' financing in preventing suboptimal investments is stronger in the financial crisis period. The results also reveal that the contribution of Islamic banks' financing in reducing suboptimal investments is more prominent when firms face over-investment problems.Research limitations/implicationsThis research contributes to the debate on the financial implications of Islamic banks' financing modes by exploring their effect on corporate investment efficiency.Practical implicationsFrom a managerial perspective, the research findings are beneficial to Islamic bank managers to the extent that they highlight the role of Islamic financial contracts in improving corporate investment efficiency. In addition, the lower effect of PLS contracts on investment efficiency implies that policymakers in Malaysia should multiply their efforts to further expand the PLS financing.Originality/valueThis paper offers some insights on the role of Islamic banks' financing in mitigating agency conflicts and reducing asymmetric information problems. It is the first attempt focusing on the role of Islamic financing in fostering corporate investment decisions.

The Use of Cost-Benefit Analysis for Evaluating Efficiency of Public Investment Projects (The Case of Sochi-2014 Winter Olympic Games)

2011 ◽  
pp. 57-78
Author(s):  
I. Pilipenko
Keyword(s):  
Net Present Value ◽  
Olympic Games ◽  
Cost Benefit Analysis ◽  
Public Investment ◽  
Cost Benefit ◽  
Investment Efficiency ◽  
Benefit Analysis ◽  
Step Method ◽  
Investment Projects ◽  
The Usa

The paper analyzes shortcomings of economic impact studies based mainly on input- output models that are often employed in Russia as well as abroad. Using studies about sport events in the USA and Olympic Games that took place during the last 30 years we reveal advantages of the cost-benefit analysis approach in obtaining unbiased assessments of public investments efficiency; the step-by-step method of cost-benefit analysis is presented in the paper as well. We employ the project of Sochi-2014 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Russia to evaluate its efficiency using cost-benefit analysis for five accounts (areas of impact), namely government, households, environment, economic development, and social development, and calculate the net present value of the project taking into account its possible alternatives. In conclusion we suggest several policy directions that would enhance public investment efficiency within the Sochi-2014 Olympics.

Estimating Accounting Consistency and Its Impact on Investment Efficiency

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 205-232
Author(s):  
Gil S. Bae ◽  
Seung Uk Choi ◽  
Jeong Taek Kim
Keyword(s):  
Investment Efficiency

Agency Conflicts, Investment, and Asset Pricing

CFA Digest ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 13-15
Author(s):  
Yazann S. Romahi
Keyword(s):  
Asset Pricing ◽  
Agency Conflicts

Analysis of energy investment efficiency

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ge Zhang ◽  
Ya Dong
Keyword(s):  
Investment Efficiency ◽  
Energy Investment

Relationship between Code of Corporate Governance and Corporate Financial Performance (An Empirical Study of Food Companies Listed on KSE)

GIS Business ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 01-09
Author(s):  
Asma Rafique Chughtai ◽  
Afifa Naseer ◽  
Asma Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Securities And Exchange Commission ◽  
Executive Directors ◽  
Agency Conflicts ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Return On Equity ◽  
Governance Practices ◽  
Code Of Corporate Governance ◽  
The Impact

The crucial role that implementation of Code of Corporate Governance plays on protecting the rights of minorities, shareholders, local as well as foreign investors cannot be denied. Companies all over the world are required to implement their respective Code of Corporate Governance for avoiding agency conflicts between companies management and stakeholders and for assuring transparency in accountability. This paper aims at exploring the impact of implementation of corporate governance practices (designed by Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan) have on the financial position of companies. For explanatory variables of the study, composition of the board as per the Code of Corporate Governance that comprises of presence of independent, executive and non-executive directors has been taken into consideration. Return on equity has been taken as an indicator of firms profitability i.e. the dependent variable. For this study, companies listed on food producing sector of Karachi Stock Exchange have been screened for excogitation of the relationship. It is an empirical research based on nine years data from 2007–2015. Using Hausman Test for selecting the data analysis technique between Fixed or Random, Fixed Cross Sectional Panel Analysis has been used for analysis of the data collected. Findings indicate that presence of independent, executive and non-executive directors as per the code requirements levies a significant impact on the profitability of companies indicated by return on equity. It is, thus concluded that companies should ensure compliance with code of governance practices to reduce not only the agency issues but also to increase their profitability.

Investment Efficiency in Hi-tech Industry

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 115-138
Author(s):  
Bum-Joon Kim ◽  
Jin-Ha Park
Keyword(s):  
Investment Efficiency

A Study on 17 Metropolitan Local Governments’ R&D Investment Efficiency

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 253-280
Author(s):  
Hyoungsuk Lee ◽  
Hyungjun Seo
Keyword(s):  
Local Governments ◽  
Investment Efficiency ◽  
D Investment
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