This study presents an analysis of publication patterns and major themes in research on
mergers and acquisitions in finance and accounting. We find that takeovers as mechanisms …

This article, to date, is the first to consolidate, review, and integrate over 250 earlier studies
that examine the country-specific determinants of cross-border mergers and acquisitions …

This paper provides an overview of the academic literature on the market for corporate
control, and focuses specifically on firms' performance around and after a takeover. Despite …

In response to the One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative, China's overseas direct investment
(ODI), especially whole or majority-ownership mergers and acquisitions, rose significantly in …

Political and regulatory uncertainty is strongly negatively associated with merger and
acquisition activity at the macro and firm levels. The strongest effects are for uncertainty …

We find strong evidence that three key dimensions of national culture (trust, hierarchy, and
individualism) affect merger volume and synergy gains. The volume of cross-border mergers …

Managers often claim that target firms are financially constrained prior to being acquired and
that these constraints are eased following the acquisition. Using a large sample of European …

International joint ventures (IJVs) are an important type of international strategic alliance
(ISA) and have been studied by scholars for decades, resulting in a plethora of empirical …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to systematically review and critically examine
marketing research on mergers and acquisitions (M&As), and articulates its importance and …

People try to find the role of government in today's modern society. Citizens of any country
look forward to benefit from government services. Although the government implements laws …