Donato Masciandaro (IMAGE) Bocconi University Caption New research unveils that firms connected to organized crime have lower return on assets, higher debt, lower cash holdings and are more likely to default. Credit Paolo Tonato Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.