This paper provides a critical appraisal of existing models of social partnership. We argue that single forms of partnership operating at the micro-level are unlikely to be sustainable in the medium and long term. Yet, there is evidence that multi-layered forms of partnership – in other words,...

This paper provides a critical appraisal of existing models of social partnership. We argue that single forms of partnership operating at the micro‐level are unlikely to be sustainable in the medium and long term. Yet, there is evidence that multi‐layered forms of partnership – in other...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to discuss the regulation, awareness, compliance and performance of small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) in Cameroon's Central and Littoral regions, focusing on the manufacturing and retail sectors. Design/methodology/approach – The full survey was...

Purpose – Recent literature has been able to include into standard optimal growth models some hypotheses that allow for the generation of endogenous long-run fluctuations. This paper aims to contribute to this endogenous business cycles literature by considering social interactions....

The paper analyzes two major ways of aiming at ecological sustainability. One is represented by the green business movement while the other is represented by different models of the community economy (e.g. community‐supported agriculture). Ecological sustainability requires quantitative and...

Purpose – Recent literature has been able to include into standard optimal growth models some hypotheses that allow for the generation of endogenous long‐run fluctuations. This paper aims to contribute to this endogenous business cycles literature by considering social interactions....

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to discuss the regulation, awareness, compliance and performance of small and medium‐size enterprises (SMEs) in Cameroon's Central and Littoral regions, focusing on the manufacturing and retail sectors. Design/methodology/approach – The full survey...

As western businesses and governments participate in the overhaul of the former Soviet Union, the Baltic republics of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania can play a potentially important role in bridging economic and cultural differences. An analogy is drawn to Hong Kong, which has achieved remarkable...