What makes the 'Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions' series stand out is its
focus on all three characteristics that make up this research field - studies
from scholars in different countries, with different research questions, relying
on different theoretical perspectives. Such a broad, and inclusive, approach to
mergers and acquisitions is not easily replicated in academic journals, with
much narrower mandates and metrics. The collections published each year provide
cutting edge ideas by leading scholars on a global scale. Doing so not only
broadens the questions being studied, but also helps researchers consider the
inter-relationships among different perspectives. In the final analysis, the
best way to build understanding