December 2017

Exploring the connection between relational capital and female entrepreneurs

Among intangible assets of contemporary companies, relational capital (RC) is a relevant strategic asset as well as a dimension of intellectual capital. In this scenario, micro-enterprises are key drivers of economic growth, and woman entrepreneurs are key developers of these businesses. So, the purpose of this study is to carry out a literature review analyzing how RC contributes to the startup phase of women-owned...

Author(s): Paola Paoloni and Rosa Lombardi

December 2017

Relationship between intangible assets and financial performance of listed telecommunication firms in China, based on empirical analysis

This paper follows an empirical approach to test the relationship between degree of intangible assets and profitability. It is important for shareholders to understand which critical factors influence firms’ financial performance. All the data are based on 17 listed telecommunication firms’ financial statements in China from 2014 to 2016. This study gives empirical evidence that intangible assets’...

Author(s): Nijun Zhang