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In this paper, we show that Tobin's q and firm diversification are negatively related. This negative relation holds for different diversification measures and when we control for other known determinants of q. We show further that diversified firms have lower q's than equivalent portfolios of specialized firms. This negative relation holds throughout the 1980s in our sample. Finally, it holds for firms that have kept their number of segments constant over a number of years as well as for firms that have not. In our sample, firms that increase their number of segments have lower q's than firms that keep their number of segment constant. Our evidence is consistent with the view that firms seek growth through diversification when they have exhausted internal growth opportunities. We fail to find evidence supportive of the view that diversification provides firms with a valuable intangible asset

Business organizations. --- Diversification in industry. --- Corporations --- Growth.

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Trade --- Business enterprises. --- Trade. --- Business organizations --- Businesses --- Companies --- Enterprises --- Firms --- Organizations, Business --- Business

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This highly accessible guide fills the twilight zone between IT and Finance. Finance is fundamental to the IT world, as it is to most other aspects of life, both business and non-commercial. However, many employees lack knowledge of the particular financial principles on which decisions about IT should be based - decisions that often have serious financial implications for their organisations. Assuming no prior knowledge and with many practical examples, Finance for IT Decision Makers covers, step-by-step those aspects of finance relevant to IT professionals. It is ideal for IT decision make

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