No—Par Stock: Its Economic and Legal Aspects

James C. Bonbright

The Quarterly Journal of Economics, 1924, vol. 38, issue 3, 440-465

Abstract: Significance of par value, 441. — Difficulties arising from its use, 444. — Removal of par value as a solution of the difficulties, 446. — First objection to the use of shares without par: effect on stockholders' liability, 451. — Their liability under present no-par stock laws, 452. — Can effective liability be secured without par value? 460. — Second objection: that no-par shares may be issued at too low prices, 462. — Conclusions, 464.

Date: 1924
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