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The ABCs of empirical corporate (governance) research
Author(s) -
B. Adams Renée
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
corporate governance: an international review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.866
H-Index - 85
eISSN - 1467-8683
pISSN - 0964-8410
DOI - 10.1111/corg.12229
Subject(s) - corporate governance , empirical research , ask price , public relations , engineering ethics , research policy , political science , management science , computer science , management , business , public administration , engineering , economics , epistemology , philosophy , finance
Abstract Manuscript Type Commentary Research Question/Issue I ask how academics can do better empirical research in corporate governance and other fields. Research Findings/Insights I argue that academics can do better research by using old methods better. I provide a list of recommendations I label as ABCs as a reminder that one can write excellent papers if one gets the basics right. The ABCs also serve as a reminder that one must master the basics before one can credibly use new techniques. Theoretical/Academic Implications Following the recommendations I provide can improve research by making the research more transparent and easier to replicate. Practitioner/Policy Implications Better research improves policy‐making and practice, especially if improvements in research practices lead to research that is easier to read.