Inhaltsangabe:Abstract: This thesis provides evidence that companies showing stronger corporate governance performance are on average also valued higher in term

'Investor Protection and Corporate Governance' analyzes the impact of corporate governance on firm performance and valuation. Using unique datasets gathered at

Boards of directors are a central feature of any corporate governance regime. The role of directors and how they affect firm value and policies is examined in d

Prior work in emerging markets provides evidence of an association between corporate governance and firm market value (based on the trading prices of minority s