PLoS ONE (Jan 2017)

Investigation on law and economics of listed companies' financing preference based on complex network theory.

  • Jian Yang,
  • Shuying Bai,
  • Zhao Qu,
  • Hui Chang

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0173514
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 12, no. 3
p. e0173514

Abstract

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In this paper, complex network theory is used to make time-series analysis of key indicators of governance structure and financing data. We analyze scientific listed companies' governance data from 2010 to 2014 and divide them into groups in accordance with the similarity they share. Then we select sample companies to analyze their financing data and explore the influence of governance structure on financing decision and the financing preference they display. This paper reviews relevant laws and regulations of financing from the perspective of law and economics, then proposes reasonable suggestions to consummate the law for the purpose of regulating listed companies' financing. The research provides a reference for making qualitative analysis on companies' financing.