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Political Patronage on Capital Structure in Indonesia

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  • Muhammad Istan

    (State Institute of Islamic Studies, Curup, Bengkulu, Indonesia Author-2-Name: Kamaludin Author-2-Workplace-Name: Bengkulu University, Bengkulu, Indonesia Author-3-Name: Author-3-Workplace-Name: Author-4-Name: Author-4-Workplace-Name: Author-5-Name: Author-5-Workplace-Name: Author-6-Name: Author-6-Workplace-Name: Author-7-Name: Author-7-Workplace-Name: Author-8-Name: Author-8-Workplace-Name:)

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Objective � The purpose of this research is to test the theory of capital structure by determining whether the relationship is affected by Political Patronage. The study will examine political support, capital structure and financial performance of the company. Methodology/Technique � The data in this research is in the form of financial ratios displayed in the financial report of each company listed from 2010 to 2016. The sample was selected using purposive sampling with as many as 70 companies indicated to have political support. The data was analysed using regression analysis. Findings � The results show that Political Patronage has an influence on capital structure and political Patronage has a weak effect on financial performance. Type of Paper: Empirical

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  • Muhammad Istan, 2019. "Political Patronage on Capital Structure in Indonesia," GATR Journals jfbr161, Global Academy of Training and Research (GATR) Enterprise.
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    Keywords

    Political Patronage; Capital Structure; Financial Performance.;
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    JEL classification:

    • G30 - Financial Economics - - Corporate Finance and Governance - - - General
    • G32 - Financial Economics - - Corporate Finance and Governance - - - Financing Policy; Financial Risk and Risk Management; Capital and Ownership Structure; Value of Firms; Goodwill
    • G39 - Financial Economics - - Corporate Finance and Governance - - - Other

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