scholarly journals The Impact of Financial Leverage on Shareholders’ Systematic Risk

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (23) ◽  
pp. 6548
Author(s):  
Aharon ◽  
Yagil
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Risk ◽  
Capital Budgeting ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Market Imperfections ◽  
Financial Leverage ◽  
Industrial Firms ◽  
Capital Market Imperfections ◽  
Long Run ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Risky Debt

This paper tests the degree to which a sustainable relationship exists between financial leverage and the systematic risk of shareholders under the following capital market imperfections: corporate and personal taxes as well as risky debt and bankruptcy costs. This beta-leverage relationship has not yet been examined empirically in prior studies nor compared with the theoretical parameter values implied by well-known formulations in the literature. Using data from publicly traded American industrial firms, we found that risky debt models, rather than their corresponding risk free debt models, are more sustainable and appropriate for describing the link between equity beta and financial leverage. Our findings imply that estimating betas or unlevering betas based on risk free debt models might lead to unsustainable and inaccurate estimates of key corporate parameters such as the cost of capital, and may consequently lead to inappropriate capital budgeting decisions. In this respect, the results of this study might have consequences to the recently growing area of sustainable finance in the sense that investment decisions made by different bodies and institutions in the country are more consistent with market imperfections that exist in the economy. In other words, our findings can be in line with a sustainable financial marketplace that contributes to the economic efficiency in the long run and can be related to social well-being.

An Econometric Analysis on the Relationship between Globalisation and Inequality in South Africa

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-89
Author(s):  
Jacques de Jongh
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Causality Analysis ◽  
Global Integration ◽  
Development Indicators ◽  
Long Run ◽  
The World ◽  
Distribution Of Resources ◽  
Short Run ◽  
The Impact

Globalisation has had an unprecedented impact on the development and well-being of societies across the globe. Whilst the process has been lauded for bringing about greater trade specialisation and factor mobility many have also come to raise concerns on its impact in the distribution of resources. For South Africa in particular this has been somewhat of a contentious issue given the country's controversial past and idiosyncratic socio-economic structure. Since 1994 though, considerable progress towards its global integration has been made, however this has largely coincided with the establishment of, arguably, the highest levels of income inequality the world has ever seen. This all has raised several questions as to whether a more financially open and technologically integrated economy has induced greater within-country inequality (WCI). This study therefore has the objective to analyse the impact of the various dimensions of globalisation (economic, social and political) on inequality in South Africa. Secondary annual time series from 1990 to 2018 were used sourced from the World Bank Development indicators database, KOF Swiss Economic Institute and the World Inequality database. By using different measures of inequality (Palma ratios and distribution figures), the study employed two ARDL models to test the long-run relationships with the purpose to ensure the robustness of the results. Likewise, two error correction models (ECM) were used to analyse the short-run dynamics between the variables. As a means of identifying the casual effects between the variables, a Toda-Yamamoto granger causality analysis was utilised. Keywords: ARDL, Inequality, Economic Globalisation; Social Globalisation; South Africa

Voices of Nurses During the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Call to Action

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-93
Author(s):  
Mary Jo Kreitzer
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Organizations ◽  
Negative Emotions ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Systemic Racism ◽  
Call To Action ◽  
Long Run ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Bounce Back

The Covid-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on the well-being of nurses and has exacerbated long-standing issues of stress and burnout. Expecting or hoping that nurses will recover quickly or bounce back from the stress and deep trauma of the pandemic is not realistic. Each nurse has a story, and while these stories may have similar themes, they are all different. It is important to reflect on our stories, identify the myriad of emotions we are experiencing, and find ways to work through our feelings. Ignoring, denying, or suppressing feelings does not serve us well in the long run. Stifling negative emotions does not make them go away. A Call to Action is needed to address the impact of the pandemic, clinician burnout, and systemic racism on health-care organizations and educational institutions. Strategies are identified that will support personal and organizational well-being.

scholarly journals THE IMPACT OF DEGREE OF FINANCIAL LEVERAGE AND DEGREE OF OPERATING LEVERAGE ON THE SYSTEMATIC RISK OF COMMON STOCK

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-32
Author(s):  
Khadija Younas ◽  
Muhammad Sarmad
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Risk ◽  
Regression Technique ◽  
Securities Market ◽  
Financial Leverage ◽  
Wealth Maximization ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Risk Return ◽  
Operating Leverage ◽  
The Impact

The aim of this study is that the to evaluate the effect of financial leverage and operating leverage on the systematic risk of stock. In trendy competitive business era, the power to extend come of the firm is usually depends on economical use of leverage within the capital structure. Leverage is outlined as an extended term debt funding that improves the permanent financial performance yet because the success of the organization. It conjointly explained because the use borrowed funds to ascertain investment and come thereon investment however it’s a lot of risky if they can’t be ready to generate higher rate of come in compare with value of capital. For this reason, the determination of the proportion of debt and equity is one in every of the foremost essential choices that the organization faces, and any variability in leverage will influence a company’s monetary capability, risk, return, investment, strategic call and therefore the wealth maximization of organization. During this study, financial leverage and operating leverage as independent variables and systematic risk because the variable is considered. This study used a quantitative analysis style. The population of the study was created from the 8 cement industries of Pakistan. The study used secondary knowledge that was obtained from the annual audited monetary statements that had audited and revealed by securities market of Pakistan for an amount of five years between 2014 and 2019. This study used a correlation analysis and a multiple rectilinear regression technique in analyzing the collected knowledge. The study found that financial leverage and operating leverage had a big positive relationship with systematic risk of stock. This study covers that financial leverage and operating leverage have an immediate result on the systematic risk of stock in a very companies’ come. The study counseled that management of corporations listed at the securities market to draw in smart management therefore to beat the danger of stock. Whereas important at ≤ 0/05 H0 hypothesis, is rejected. Otherwise, there’s no different adequate reason for rejecting H0 hypothesis. For testing the hypothesis of this study, rectilinear regression technique has been used. In step with the results obtained, H0 is rejected because of important = zero.00< 0.05. This analysis is 100% because of all knowledge is collected from the correct places.

scholarly journals The Impact of Financial Leverage on the Variance of Stock Returns

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 14 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Aharon ◽  
Yossi Yagil
Keyword(s):  
Stock Returns ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
Accurate Approximation ◽  
Financial Leverage ◽  
Industrial Firms ◽  
Theoretical Relationship ◽  
Personal Taxes ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

This paper investigates the direct theoretical relationship between the variance of stock returns (σ2E) and financial leverage (L) considering both corporate and personal taxes. Using a dataset of U.S. industrial firms, we examine the variance of stock returns as a function of the firm’s financial leverage. We demonstrate that (1) the variance of stock returns is positively related to the firm’s financial leverage, (2) the relationship between the variance of stock returns and financial leverage is positive when corporate and personal taxes are also considered, and (3) with regard to the relationship between the variance of stock returns and financial leverage, using market measures of the latter tends to generate a higher coefficient of determination and a more accurate approximation of the theoretical relationship between financial leverage and the variance of stock returns.

The effects of announcement of green policies on equity portfolios

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 138-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vikash Ramiah ◽  
Thomas Morris ◽  
Imad Moosa ◽  
Michael Gangemi ◽  
Louise Puican
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Abnormal Returns ◽  
Systematic Risk ◽  
Environmental Policies ◽  
Wealth Creation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Short Run ◽  
Equity Portfolios ◽  
The Impact

Purpose – This paper aims to investigate the impact of 75 announcements of environmental policies on British equities over the period 2003 to 2012. In particular, the research has the following specific objectives: finding out whether there is wealth creation/destruction for investors as a result of the announcements of green policies and identifying changes in risk structure following the introduction of green policies. Design/methodology/approach – Using event study methodology and non-parametric tests, the authors attempt to find out whether announcements of environmental/sustainability policies are value constructive or destructive for equity investors. The CAPM is fitted with interaction variables to measure the change in systematic risk following announcements. Findings – The results show that the UK market is particularly sensitive to domestic, international and nuclear announcements. Cumulative abnormal returns in the range of 30-40 per cent were recorded in certain sectors. Consistent with the emerging literature, the authors observe that environmental policies induce changes in the systematic risk of businesses, both in the short run and the long run. Originality/value – To the best of authors’ knowledge, the literature does not provide any answer as to how the risk and return of British equity portfolios change following the announcement of green policies in the aftermath of the Kyoto Protocol on climate change. Furthermore, the literature does not differentiate among various categories of announcements (domestic, international and nuclear). Therefore, this paper bridges the gap in the literature on these two grounds.

Effects of immigration on labour markets and government budgets: the case of the Netherlands

2004 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 377-398
Author(s):  
HANS ROODENBURG ◽  
ROB EUWALS ◽  
HARRY TERRELE
Keyword(s):  
The Netherlands ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Financial Burden ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Fiscal Impact ◽  
The Public ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Labour Immigration ◽  
The Impact

Employing methods extracted from the literature, in combination with data on the Dutch economy, we assess the impact of immigration on the labour market and the public sector in the Netherlands. Additional labour supply due to immigration will have only a limited positive effect on the total income of natives, though redistribution between native groups is relatively large. The long run fiscal impact of immigrants will only be positive if their labour market performance at least equals that of natives. We conclude that selective labour immigration may contribute to the economic well-being of the host country. However, large-scale immigration of labour is not considered to be effective in alleviating the financial burden of ageing in the Netherlands.

Investigation for Finance–Growth Nexus: A Dynamic Common Correlated Estimator Approach

2021 ◽  
pp. 097215092110162
Author(s):  
Saqib Mehmood ◽  
Ahmad Raza Bilal
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Least Squares ◽  
Financial Development ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Ordinary Least Squares ◽  
Consumption Expenditures ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Domestic Credit ◽  
The Impact

The study investigated the impact of financial development in bringing the economic well-being, using the data of 10 selected developing countries, as a sample for the period from 1991 to 2017. However, the study utilizes the regression of group mean dynamic common correlated estimator (DCCE) by Chudik and Pesaran (2015) to analyse the said circumstance. For estimation, the present study is considering the major tycoons of financial development and their relevant areas that are significantly effecting the economic growth. However, the broad money (GAM1), domestic credit to private sector to GDP (GAM2), domestic credit to private sector by banks (GAM3), government’s final consumption expenditures (GAFCE) and foreign direct investment GAFC are major contributors in attaining the GDP per capita (GADA). However, the estimation of the concerned circumstance was also evaluated in terms of shorter and longer run estimations. The results of the short– and long–run estimations also authenticate the results of DCCE estimations. The robustness of the results is verified with the help of Pedroni (2004) test, fully modified ordinary least squares (FMOLS) test by Pedroni (2001) and dynamic ordinary least squares (DOLS) by Stock and Watson (1993) . The robustness tests also verify the factors that are considered as the major players of financial development for uplifting the concerned economies. Selected developing countries have the potential for utilizing their financial development options to manage their growth at the economic level. For practical implications and for policymaking, the ingredients of this particular study can be endorsed to get the desired results.

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