How Taxation Drains Small Businesses
Corporate taxation influences business strategy. But not all firms are affected in the same way — the most vulnerable must make greater efforts to adapt. Tax reforms should therefore avoid a one-size-fits-all approach and instead reflect the diversity of businesses.…
What is factoring?
You’ve heard the word – but do you really know what it means? Sabrina Chikh, Associate Professor of Finance at SKEMA Business School, as she pulls back the curtain on factoring. The video features French audio, English subtitles are available…
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Ulule-KissKissBankBank: the more crowdfunders the merrier
The acquisition of KissKissBankBank by Ulule comes as no surprise. The French leader in crowdfunding, symbolised by an owl, has made better use of the positive spillover effects between projects than its rival. In the crowdfunding platform market, the involvement…
Football: Are Club Takeovers Driving the Inflation of Player Prices?
PSG, Newcastle, Chelsea, Atlético Madrid, just to name a few. Many big football clubs have changed ownership in recent years. But are these takeovers really behind the skyrocketing prices of players? It’s an easy assumption to make, yet a closer…
The Risk of Economic Policy Uncertainty on France’s Growth
Economic models predict that uncertainty, following the no-confidence vote and the resignation of the Barnier government, will cause an additional 2% fall in investment. Let’s take a closer look at the methodology used to better understand the figures shaping public…
Are immigrants really taking the jobs of the French (and Americans)?
The oldest argument against immigration claims it creates unfair competition for local workers. But does this claim hold up against the research on the topic? A famous American immigrant once said: “Everything should be made as simple as possible, but…
Can corporate fraud be a winning strategy?
As the French say: “The road to hell is paved with good intentions”. But in the Business world, is Heaven paved with bad intentions? Some companies seem to be taking advantage of corporate fraud to rebrand themselves… In July 2024,…
Finance: where are the Women?
Careers in finance seem inaccessible to women. Despite laws pushing for better representation in leadership roles and the strong demands in this sector, why is it that less than one in six financial companies are led by a woman? Have…
Globalisation: the friends of my friends will be my enemies ?
Don’t they say that you should keep your enemies close? Yet, the OECD countries’ approach to “de-risk” from China leads them to favour economic relations “among friends”. However, this new approach to industrial policy could have unforeseen consequences. Could it…
Chinese acquisitions in the Bordeaux vineyards: have their new owners really been neglecting them?
A research co-led by Pierre-Xavier Meschi, a professor in Management Sciences affiliated with SKEMA Business School, and Alexandre Bohas, a professor of International Business, is based on Chinese investments in Bordeaux châteaux in France. Often criticized in the media, they…
BRICS vs. G7, the clash of the titans?
Each month, Frédéric Munier, Director of the School of Geopolitics for Business at SKEMA Business School, publishes a column in the magazine Pour l’Éco. At a time when the most recent BRICS summit resulted in a spectacular expansion to include…
How to design efficient defined contribution pension systems?
Defined contribution pension systems offer solutions to the problem of an ageing population, but they also present many challenges. The oldest of these, in Chile, is a relevant example. Few subjects touch upon everyone’s lives and generate so much controversy…
Will neobanks replace traditional banks?
“I’m my own banker.” This slogan for a French neobank sums up the concept quite well. Will the all-digital services offered by neobanks replace or complement those offered by traditional banks? Their recent rise raises questions about the future of…
Why do ex-French Sub-Saharan colonies fare better economically than ex-British ones?
Does the colonial history of sub-Saharan African countries still play a role in their economic performance? Ioannis Bournakis (SKEMA Business School), Marian Rizov and Dimitris Christopoulos compared the performance of 35 of these countries over more than 40 years: those…
Innovation needs financial competition, not deregulation
The economy needs innovation to thrive. But innovation is risky and does not always bring immediate benefits. The economy therefore needs banks to finance innovation projects, but these are apparently not the most profitable in the short term for banks.…
Are secondary markets the missing link in equity crowdfunding for startups?
While the prevalence of equity crowdfunding has increased, investors have had very few opportunities to exit such investments. Thus, several equity crowdfunding platforms have started considering the development of secondary markets for buying and selling shares. Using detailed data from…
The rise of international mergers and acquisitions in football
Football has entered a new era. Mergers and acquisitions’ one. It offers new opportunities for big clubs and smaller ones, but this represents a new challenge for the sport: what about equity in a business world? The examples of Strasbourg…
An excess profits tax may compensate the Covid crisis losers
The Covid-19 crisis and its aftermath have allowed companies to make excess profits. Our study shows that a tax on these excess profits could compensate those who have suffered most from the crisis. Recent geopolitical events have demonstrated that a…