Capital structure and interaction among firms in output markets: Theory and evidence

Evgeny Lyandres*

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Abstract

I develop a simple model that examines the relations between the extent of competitive interaction among firms in output markets, their capital structures, and the aggressiveness of their operating strategies. A firm's optimal leverage is related to the degree to which its operating strategy affects its rivals' value functions and resulting optimal output market choices. This relation is positive, regardless of whether the competition in output markets is in strategic substitutes or in strategic complements. I test the model's prediction using two proxies for the extent of competitive interaction among firms. The empirical evidence provides support for the model.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2381-2421
Number of pages41
JournalJournal of Business
Volume79
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2006
Externally publishedYes

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