The ethics of going private
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Douglas A. Houston; John S. Howe
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Article
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1987
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Springer
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English
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In this paper, we analyze some of the ethical dimensions of going private transactions (GPTs), wherein publicly traded firms are taken private. Financial theory suggests that efficiencies may be realized in these transactions such that outside shareholders are made better off. Empirical evidence sup