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Capital markets, financial institutions, and corporate finance in China

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  • Jiang, Fuxiu
  • Jiang, Zhan
  • Kim, Kenneth A.

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This paper provides a modern overview of capital markets, financial institutions, and corporate finance in China. In our discussions, we highlight and describe what is unique to China. We also describe how papers in the Special Issue advance our understanding of financial markets, institutions, and corporate finance in China and in general.

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  • Jiang, Fuxiu & Jiang, Zhan & Kim, Kenneth A., 2020. "Capital markets, financial institutions, and corporate finance in China," Journal of Corporate Finance, Elsevier, vol. 63(C).
  • Handle: RePEc:eee:corfin:v:63:y:2020:i:c:s0929119917306405
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jcorpfin.2017.12.001
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    China; Capital markets; Financial institutions; Corporate finance;
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    • G10 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - General (includes Measurement and Data)
    • G21 - Financial Economics - - Financial Institutions and Services - - - Banks; Other Depository Institutions; Micro Finance Institutions; Mortgages
    • G23 - Financial Economics - - Financial Institutions and Services - - - Non-bank Financial Institutions; Financial Instruments; Institutional Investors
    • G31 - Financial Economics - - Corporate Finance and Governance - - - Capital Budgeting; Fixed Investment and Inventory Studies
    • G35 - Financial Economics - - Corporate Finance and Governance - - - Payout Policy

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