Stefan Buehler () (Socioeconomic Institute, University of Zurich) Christian Kaiser () (University of St. Gallen) Franz Jaeger () (University of St. Gallen)
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This paper examines the determinants of mergers and bankruptcies, using firm level data from the Swiss Business Census and the Dun & Bradstreet exit database for Switzerland (1995-2000). Employing duration analysis, we find considerable differences in the determinants of mergers and bankruptcies, in particular with respect to firm size, location and the impact of macroeconomic conditions. Our results support the notion that mergers are often undertaken to seize growth opportunities.
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Paper provided by University of Zurich, Socioeconomic Institute in its series Working Papers with number
0506.
Length: 18 pages Date of creation: Mar 2005 Date of revision: Publication status: Published in Letters 90(1), 2005, pages 88-95 Handle: RePEc:soz:wpaper:0506