Narrow search
Showing 1 - 10 of 93
Cover Image
Some problems SME (in Russia)
Sidorchuk, Roman - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2008
critical corner of sight activity on support of SME in Russia is considered. Problems of small business are formulated and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008559036
Cover Image
Botswana’s revealed comparative advantage
Makochekanwa, Albert - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2007
Analysis of Botswana’s competitiveness in world trade has been presented based on indices of revealed comparative … advantage (RCA) calculated for the period 1999 and 2004. Results show that Botswana has RCA in diamonds, copper matte, and meat …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009367969
Cover Image
Economic Development in Pre-Independence Botswana, 1820-1966: Historical Trends, Contributing and Countervailing Factors
Hlavac, Marek - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2010
This paper examines the trajectory of economic development in Botswana between the years 1820 and 1966, when it … then proceed to analyze what factors have encouraged or hindered economic development in Botswana: In particular, I focus …, demographic trends, as well as on ethnic divisions and cultural belief systems. Finally, I discuss how prepared Botswana was for …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008684900
Cover Image
The stuff of legend: diamonds and development in southern Africa
Noland, Marcus; Spector, Brooks - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2006
This essay establishes four propositions. First, the diamond industry has been a positive force for development in southern Africa. Second, jewelry, among the most profitable segments of the industry, is a non-essential luxury, and accordingly, consumer concerns over conflict diamonds pose a...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005025715
Cover Image
Do Actions Speak Louder Than Words? The Response of Asset Prices to Monetary Policy Actions and Statements
Gurkaynak, Refet S; Sack, Brian; Swanson, Eric T - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2005
We investigate the effects of U.S. monetary policy on asset prices using a high-frequency event-study analysis. We test whether these effects are adequately captured by a single factor-changes in the federal funds rate target - and find that they are not. Instead, we find that two factors are...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005835917
Cover Image
Determinants of firm competitiveness: case of the Turkish textile and apparel industry
Lau, Chi Keung Marco; Suvankulov, Farrukh; Karabag, … - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2012
This article explores determinants of competitiveness in the booming Turkish textile and apparel industry. Using focus groups, nationwide survey data and explanatory factor analysis we identify 27 competitiveness items grouped into eight constructs. According to Turkish managers, the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011258026
Cover Image
Assessing uncertainty in Europe and the US: is there a common uncertainty factor?
Sauter, Oliver - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2012
This paper is an empirical investigation of uncertainty in the Euro Zone as well as the US. It conducts a factor analysis of uncertainty measures starting in 2001 until the end of 2011. For this purpose I use survey-based data provided by the ECB and the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia as...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011259226
Cover Image
Composite indicator ECAICI and positioning of Georgia’s innovative capacities in Europe-Central Asia Region
Gogodze, Joseph - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2013
This paper presents a brief analysis of the current innovative capabilities of Georgia based on the Europe-Central Asia Innovative Capability Indicator (ECAICI). This composite indicator is constructed using factor analysis tools. Research reveals that innovative processes in the Europe-Central...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011260228
Cover Image
Composite indicator ECAICI and positioning of Georgia’s innovative capacities in Europe-Central Asia Region
Gogodze, Joseph - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2013
ECAICI indicator introduced in the present article enables to analyze innovative capacities dynamics of the ECA region (by The World Bank classification) countries in 1996-2010. Thorough research reveals four leading unobservable factors, affecting innovative processes in ECA region. These...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011260815
Cover Image
EQUITY Premium Puzzle in a Data-Rich Environment
Douch, Mohamed; Bouaddi, Mohammed - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2010
Standard consumption-based asset pricing models focus on the consumption risk, seen as the only source of fluctuations and information about risk for the informed investor. These models, however, can account for high expected excess stock return only when assuming implausible relative risk...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008871311