Empirical Evidence on cross-border M&A in the European Banking Sector

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Data and Methods
• Data Sources and Construction of Variables
• Methods and Model Specification
• Results
• Cultural Dimensions and Economic Growth
• Power Distance
• Individualism vs. Collectivism
• Masculinity vs. Femininity
• Uncertainty Avoidance
• Long-Term Orientation
• Indulgence vs. Restraint
• Governance Indicators and Economic Growth
• Voice and Accountability
• Political Stability and Absence of Violence/Terrorism
• Government Effectiveness
• Regulatory Quality
• Rule of Law
• Control of Corruption
• Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This study aims to explore the impact of cultural and governance factors on economic growth. It utilizes a large dataset of cross-country observations to examine the relationship between various cultural dimensions, governance indicators, and economic growth.

• The role of cultural factors in economic growth
• The influence of governance on economic development
• The interplay between culture and governance in shaping economic outcomes
• The identification of key cultural and governance dimensions that significantly impact growth
• The provision of empirical evidence to support the theoretical arguments

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Introduction: This chapter sets the stage for the research by outlining the importance of understanding the factors that drive economic growth. It introduces the key concepts of cultural dimensions and governance indicators and their potential impact on economic development.
• Data and Methods: This chapter delves into the data sources and methodologies used in the study. It explains the construction of variables, the selection of countries, and the statistical models employed to analyze the data.
• Results: This chapter presents the findings of the empirical analysis. It examines the relationship between cultural dimensions and economic growth, focusing on power distance, individualism vs. collectivism, masculinity vs. femininity, uncertainty avoidance, long-term orientation, and indulgence vs. restraint. It then investigates the link between governance indicators and economic growth, examining voice and accountability, political stability, government effectiveness, regulatory quality, rule of law, and control of corruption.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This study focuses on the relationship between cultural and governance factors and economic growth. Key concepts and terms include cultural dimensions, governance indicators, economic growth, cross-country analysis, empirical evidence, and statistical models.