1st Edition

Meta-Analysis in Corporate Finance A Methodology for Empirical Research

By Jacek Mizerka Copyright 2026
188 Pages 9 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

188 Pages 9 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

A plethora of empirical studies on corporate finance do not yield clear results, making it difficult to draw consistent conclusions. Meta‑analysis is a method that integrates the results of primary studies, identifies and eliminates the influence of publication bias, and allows for the examination of factors affecting the heterogeneity of these results. This book aims to disseminate knowledge... Read more

List of figures. List of tables. Preface. Introduction. 1 Empirical corporate finance: a brief overview of the issues. 2 Meta‑analysis as an interdisciplinary method for synthesizing research findings. 3 Application of meta-analysis in corporate finance guidelines – part 1. 4 Application of meta‑analysis in corporate finance research – part 2. 5 Meta‑analysis in corporate finance – case studies. 6 Current developments and avenues for meta‑analytical Research. Index.

Biography

Jacek Mizerka is Professor in the Department of Corporate Finance, Institute of Accounting and Financial Management, Poznań University of Economics and Business (PUEB), Poland.