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The British corporate network, 1904–1976: Revisiting the finance–industry relationship

Wilson, John F.; Buchnea, Emily; Tilba, Anna

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John F. Wilson

Emily Buchnea



Abstract

The relationship between finance and industry in Britain has received substantial attention, largely focusing on the role played by clearing banks as lenders to industry. This article, through the use of a unique dataset detailing the composition of the British corporate network, aims to investigate the corporate connectivity of industry to banks but also, importantly, highlight the increasing presence of financial institutions other than banks in British business. Additionally, the position of these financial institutions within the network reflects the changes in patterns of ownership of British business through this period as institutional investors’ share of British companies increased. This changing position is further articulated by an analysis of network density over the period, providing critical insights into wider patterns in British business between 1904 and 1976.

Citation

Wilson, J. F., Buchnea, E., & Tilba, A. (2018). The British corporate network, 1904–1976: Revisiting the finance–industry relationship. Business History, 60(6), 779-806. https://doi.org/10.1080/00076791.2017.1333106

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date May 13, 2017
Online Publication Date Jun 7, 2017
Publication Date Aug 18, 2018
Deposit Date Jul 6, 2018
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Journal Business History
Print ISSN 0007-6791
Electronic ISSN 1743-7938
Publisher Taylor and Francis Group
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 60
Issue 6
Pages 779-806
DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/00076791.2017.1333106
Public URL https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1326803
Related Public URLs https://eprint.ncl.ac.uk/225556

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