The characteristics and determinants of capital structure in SME: empirical evidence from U.S. companies

Abstract This study investigates the determinants of capital structure of small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) in U.S. by using a panel data consisting of 100 firms from 2002 to 2010. In order to examine the financial crisis effects on SMEs’ gearing decision, the research period is divided into...

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Main Author: Wu, Chia-Ying
Format: Dissertation (University of Nottingham only)
Language:English
Published: 2011
Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/24885/