Research finds slave trade’s effect on firm ownership persists today
Friday, January 10, 2020 - 10:30
in Psychology & Sociology
The effects of the African slave trade persist today among businesses in parts of the continent, with companies more often tightly controlled by individuals or families — often because they have limited access to equity funding and shared ownership. Meanwhile, businesses in African countries less affected by the slave trade have more diversified ownership structures. … Continue reading Research finds slave trade’s effect on firm ownership persists today