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Do optimistic managers destroy firm value?

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  • Ben Mohamed, Ezzeddine
  • Garoui, Nassreddine
  • Naoui, Kamel

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This paper investigates the effect of managerial optimism on firm value. Using Stochastic Frontier Analysis approach, we prove that managerial optimism can largely explain corporate inefficiency among NYSE firms between 1999–2011. We also find evidence that suggests that ownership structure and corporate governance can mitigate the effect of managerial optimism on firm value.

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  • Ben Mohamed, Ezzeddine & Garoui, Nassreddine & Naoui, Kamel, 2020. "Do optimistic managers destroy firm value?," Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Finance, Elsevier, vol. 26(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:beexfi:v:26:y:2020:i:c:s2214635019300760
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jbef.2020.100292
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    Keywords

    Managerial optimism; Firm value; Efficiency; Corporate governance; Ownership structure;
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    JEL classification:

    • G32 - Financial Economics - - Corporate Finance and Governance - - - Financing Policy; Financial Risk and Risk Management; Capital and Ownership Structure; Value of Firms; Goodwill

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