The structure of profitability around the world
By: Tarun Khanna, Jan W. Rivkin
Edition: Rev.
Series: Working paper / Division of Research, Harvard Business School -- 01-056; Working paper (Harvard Business School. Division of Research) -- 01-056
Publisher: Division of Research, Harvard Business School
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 51
Description: Analysis of data from from advanced economies and theories from industrial economics have predisposed many strategists towards a belief that patterns of profitability are structurally similar around the world. We question the universality of such patterns. With time-series data on publicly traded firms in 43 nations, we compare profitability patterns across countries in two ways.
Notes: "Rev. 01/06."

Includes bibliographical references.