Darwinian natural selection or political interference? A political economic history of the Lisbon stock exchange

This paper addresses the legal features of the Lisbon Stock Exchange. It gives special attention to the trade networks, global performance, and economic growth that have influenced that stock market over the centuries, ultimately determining shareholder protection, market transparency, and economic...

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Published inThe Journal of private enterprise Vol. 30; no. 1; p. 89
Main Authors Mata, Maria Eugenia, Costa, J.R, Justino, David
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Martin Association of Private Enterprise Education 01.04.2015
Subjects
15th century
Brokers
Creationism
Economic growth
Economic history
Financial markets
Fines & penalties
Human influences
Influence
International economic relations
Maritime industry
Natural selection
New stock market listings
Politics
Regulation
Securities industry
Securities markets
Stock exchanges
Stockholders
Stocks
Studies
Transparency
Portugal
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Summary:This paper addresses the legal features of the Lisbon Stock Exchange. It gives special attention to the trade networks, global performance, and economic growth that have influenced that stock market over the centuries, ultimately determining shareholder protection, market transparency, and economic efficiency according to prevailing politics. Understanding the prerequisites of stock markets will help to promote them in the future.
ISSN:0890-913X
2831-9567