Stock Markets in Low and Middle Income Countries

Ajit Singh

Working Papers from Centre for Business Research, University of Cambridge

Abstract: This paper explores the question of whether the institution of the stock market is likely to be helpful to low and middle income countries in promoting development of their real economy and ensuring fast industrial growth. The case for and against the stock market inevitably involves a discussion of the important related subjects of corporate finance, corporate governance and corporate law. Contrary to the literature the paper arrives at a negative overall assessment of the institution of the stock market in relation to economic development. It also contributes by its policy proposals concerning the markets for corporate control which again are in conflict with much of the conventional wisdom on the subject.

Keywords: stock market; market for corporate control; corporate finance; corporate governance; corporate law (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: G1 G3 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008-12
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Note: PRO-2
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