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Firm Management Competence: Does It Matter?

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  • Konstantinos S. Skandalis

    (Department of Economics, University of Peloponnese, Greece)

  • Panagiotis G. Liargovas

    (Department of Economics, University of Peloponnese, Greece)

  • Anna A. Merika

    (Department of Economics, Deree College, Greece)

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This study explores the influence of financial leverage and of management competence on firm performance using a sample of 102 listed firms in the Athens Stock Exchange. It is found that leverage contributes significantly to sales growth, stock returns, and profitability due to management competence.

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Article provided by College of Business, and College of Finance, Feng Chia University, Taichung, Taiwan in its journal International Journal of Business and Economics.

Volume (Year): 7 (2008)
Issue (Month): 2 (August)
Pages: 167-180

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Handle: RePEc:ijb:journl:v:7:y:2008:i:2:p:167-180

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Keywords: management competence; leverage; Athens Stock Exchange;

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  1. Hossein Asgharian, 2003. "Are highly leveraged firms more sensitive to an economic downturn?," European Journal of Finance, Taylor and Francis Journals, vol. 9(3), pages 219-241.
  2. Klevmarken, N. Anders, 1989. "Introduction," European Economic Review, Elsevier, vol. 33(2-3), pages 523-529, March.
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