%0 Journal Article %A I. Ionascu and M. Ionascu and D.-A. Calu and L. Olimid %D 2012 %J International Journal of Economics and Management Engineering %B World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology %I Open Science Index 69, 2012 %T Preliminary Views on the Determinants of the Cost of Capital for the Emergent Market of Romania %U https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10824 %V 69 %X This paper investigates several factors affecting the cost of capital for listed Romanian companies. Although there is a large amount of literature investigating the drivers of the cost of capital internationally, there is currently little evidence from emergent markets. Based on a sample of 19 Romanian listed companies followed by financial analysts for the years 2008-2010, according to Thomson Reuters- I/B/E/S data base, the paper confirms the international trends, showing that size, corporate governance policies, and growth are negatively correlated with the cost of capital. %P 2453 - 2457