The risk-return attributes of publicly traded venture capital: implications for investors and public policy

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A study was made to determine whether government should continue to support small business investment companies (SBIC) and if so, should there be organizational change in SBICs. The study made use of 14 SBICs and 12 business development companies (BDC). The NASDAQ monthly returns were analyzed. Differences between SBICs and BDCs are presented. SBICs performed well during 1980-1986 but declined during 1986-1990 in part due to the Investment Act of 1940. Based on the results and analysis, the government should continue to support SBICs and positive effects of relaxing the Investment Act are presented.

Evaluation, Investment analysis, Securities analysis, Small business investment companies, Development credit corporations

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The modern-day swap

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International Reciprocal Trade Association 1990 statistics show that US firms bartered $5.4 billion worth of products and services, a marked increase from $1.9 billion in 1980. The recession seem to have fueled this return to the ancient practice of economic exchange because it is a way to increase sales without cash outlays. Trade exchanges being organized all over the US prove this. Member-corporations register with an exchange, and through automated matching, find other exchange members that can utilize the goods or services which they offer.

Usage, Statistics, Exchange, Barter

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Hybrid conjoint analysis: an estimation probe in new venture decisions

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A study which explores the investment making decisions by venture capitalists was conducted. Hybrid conjoint analysis is a tool used by venture capitalists to examine and evaluate the feasability of new ventures. It measures consumer preferences on the attrributes of a product or service. It is a reliable tool giving a high degree of consistency, high predictibility and explanatory power over self-explicated models.

Decision-making, Decision making, New business enterprises, Startups

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