EBK CORPORATE FINANCE
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Author: Ross
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Chapter 1, Problem 7CQ
Summary Introduction
To critically think about: The agency problems in countries like Country G, Country J than in Country U.
Introduction:
Agency problem arises due to the likelihood of conflicts of interests between the stockholders and the management of a firm.
Statement:
The corporate ownership differs around the world. In Country U, the individuals have owned the majority of the share in public companies. The large financial institution, banks, and other companies own their majority of stocks in public companies in Country J and Country G.
Pictorial representation:
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