We analyse the dynamics and evolution of the corporate restructuring process in the Portuguese banking sector, where 10 banks were privatised during the period 1989–1996. We apply a novel methodological approach in this context, using a multidimensional measure of restructuring that links...

In this paper the authors focus on credit connections as a potential source of systemic risk. In particular, they seek to answer the following question: how do we find densely connected subsets of nodes within a credit network? The question is relevant for policy, since these subsets are likely...

Countries agreeing to Euro-Mediterranean Partnership show different levels of development, so that they are far from converging in per capita GDP growth rates. As shown by literature, an important role in growth can be played by foreign direct investment (FDI). Beta and Sigma approaches to...

In this paper the authors focus on credit connections as a potential source of systemic risk. In particular, they seek to answer the following question: how do we find densely connected subsets of nodes within a credit network? The question is relevant for policy, since these subsets are likely...

The study presents the results of a study of the level of development of the main territorial communities in the country – municipalities, districts, planning regions, for the period 2003-2004 and on this base the differences between them are identified. The necessity of a study of the...

The present study explores the relationship between a group of shares exchanged in the Istanbul Stock Exchange and inflation, exchange rate and interest rates. In particular, the study aims to uncover the functional and canonical relations between these variables for the purpose of obtaining...

The aim of this article is to analyse the current situation and the short and mid term outlook of the maquila export industry in Mexico. The purpose is to carry out an analysis of quantitative economic conjuncture, by conveniently combining the necessary elements. Therefore, we have used an...

Long Term Fixed Income Market securities present a strong positive correlation in daily returns. By using a metrical approach and considering "modified" time series, I show how it is possible to show a more complex structure which depends strictly on the maturity date.

L’articolo affronta il tema dell’abbinamento di dati provenienti da fonti di diversa natura, amministrativa e campionaria, disponibili a livello locale. Si indagano gli aspetti metodologici dell’abbinamento dei dati provenienti dall’indagine sui consumi delle famiglie milanesi, condotta...

Systematic research reviews have become essential in all empirical sciences. However, the validity of research syntheses is threatened by the fact that not all studies on a given topic can be summarized. Research reviews may suffer from missing data, and this is especially crucial in those cases...