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Does Corporate Headquarters Location Matter for Firm Capital Structure?

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  • Wenlian Gao
  • Lilian Ng
  • Qinghai Wang

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  • Wenlian Gao & Lilian Ng & Qinghai Wang, 2011. "Does Corporate Headquarters Location Matter for Firm Capital Structure?," Financial Management, Financial Management Association International, vol. 40(1), pages 113-138, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:finmgt:v:40:y:2011:i:1:p:113-138
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