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Bibliometric review of research in mergers and acquisitions in business finance

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  • Harshika Jain
  • Reena Nayyar

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This study aimed at highlighting the progress of research in the field of mergers and acquisitions (M&As), especially in the area of business finance. In this study, bibliometric analysis was conducted on 442 articles in the field of M&As in business finance area from 1968-2020 by employing bibliometric and citation network analysis. Previous studies have focused comprehensively on areas such as organisation and strategic management. This study was the first to focus on business finance and also focused on the history of M&As research and country-wise studies in the field of M&As. The evolution of M&As research in different countries, co-citation, and bibliographic coupling between different works and countries, highlight the progress of research in M&As. It was observed that the subjects of exploration advanced over the timeframe and research pattern was acquiring pace in developing nations, which additionally led to the rise of new points for research.

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  • Harshika Jain & Reena Nayyar, 2023. "Bibliometric review of research in mergers and acquisitions in business finance," International Journal of Indian Culture and Business Management, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 30(3), pages 398-415.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijicbm:v:30:y:2023:i:3:p:398-415
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