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Universal banking, control rights, and corporate finance in Germany

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William R. Emmons
Frank A. Schmid

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This article describes the most important corporate governance practices in contemporary Germany. These practices include a prominent role for universal banks, other large financial and non-financial firms, and employees through a system known as codetermination. While some similarities exist, many features of corporate governance in Germany differ greatly from those found in the United States. This article provides historical background and a review of the existing empirical evidence on these topics.

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Volume (Year): (1998)
Issue (Month): Jul ()
Pages: 19-42
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Handle: RePEc:fip:fedlrv:y:1998:i:jul:p:19-42:n:v.80no.4

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Keywords: Corporations - Finance ; Germany;

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  1. Gary Gorton & Frank Schmid, 2000. "Class Struggle Inside the Firm: A Study of German Codetermination," NBER Working Papers 7945, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc. [Downloadable!] (restricted)
  2. Franks, Julian R & Mayer, Colin, 2001. "Ownership and Control of German Corporations," CEPR Discussion Papers 2898, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers. [Downloadable!] (restricted)
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  3. Degryse, H. & Ongena, S., 2000. "Bank relationships and firm profitability," Discussion Paper 14, Tilburg University, Center for Economic Research. [Downloadable!]
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  4. Frank A. Schmid & Mark Wahrenburg, 2002. "Mergers and acquisitions in Germany," Working Papers 2002-027, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. [Downloadable!]
  5. Gary Gorton & Frank Schmid, 2002. "Class struggle inside the firm: a study of German codetermination," Working Papers 2000-025, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. [Downloadable!]
  6. Chirinko, Bob & Ees, Hans van & Garretsen, Harry & Sterken, Elmer, 1999. "Firm Performance, Financial Institutions and Corporate Governance in the Netherlands," CESifo Working Paper Series CESifo Working Paper No. , CESifo Group Munich. [Downloadable!]
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