I contribute to the literature by formally modeling the indirect bankruptcy costs for a firm that sells durable goods. Consumers concerned about warranties or future product services penalize the distressed firm by putting off purchases or leaving...
This thesis examines the decision of European firms to issue convertible bonds, theirsubsequent corporate call policy, and whether this differs from the theoretical optimal call policy. The analysis was divided into two parts: Part I focused on th...
KARLA NATALIA VILLATORO GODOY. Three Essays on Corporate Financial Policies. (Under the direction of DR. DAVID C. MAUER) In the first chapter ("Brand Equity and Corporate Debt Structure"), we develop measures of brand equity based on firms’ portfo...