The Economics of Corporate Ownership

Issues related to ownership and ownership changes are central in understanding how the globalization process affects firms and society. This project aims to study the economics of corporate ownership, i.e. how the real economy is affected by different corporate ownership forms. This includes studies on the decision to become a business owner, venture capital investments, listing/delisting decisions, private equity buyouts, and M&As. We also study how corporate ownership forms and changes in ownership affect executives and employees' careers in firms.