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From Cronies to Professionals: The Evolution of Family FirmsUtpal BhattacharyaIndiana University Bloomington - Department of Finance B. RavikumarFederal Reserve Bank of Saint Louis January 2004 Abstract: We develop a dynamic model where each generation in a family can continue operating its inherited production technology or it could hire a professional to do the same. Though the professional is more qualified, his interests are not aligned with the interests of the family. In the context of an overlapping generations framework, we analyze how this tradeoff affects the evolution of the family firm. We find that family firms initially grow in size by accumulating capital and later professionalize their management after reaching a critical size.
Number of Pages in PDF File: 19 Keywords: Family business, agency theory, corporate governance JEL Classification: G30, F30, J41 working papers seriesDate posted: April 19, 2002Suggested CitationContact Information
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