The Role of Family in Family Firms
2006; American Economic Association; Volume: 20; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1257/jep.20.2.73
ISSN1944-7965
AutoresMarianne Bertrand, Antoinette Schoar,
Tópico(s)Working Capital and Financial Performance
ResumoHistory is replete with examples of spectacular ascents of family businesses. Yet there are also numerous accounts of family businesses brought down by bitter feuds among family members, disappointed expectations between generations, and tragic sagas of later generations unable to manage their wealth. A large fraction of businesses throughout the world are organized around families. Why are family firms so prevalent? What are the implications of family control for the governance, financing and overall performance of these businesses?
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