This paper addresses the issue of project standby capacity optimization for capital budgeting. A detailed analysis and case study show that this is a particular real-option based situation, which solicits the use of statistical simulation. The method can be recommended as a useful heuristic for...

The topic of this paper is concerned in a possibility of connection of the micro- economics theory and the business economics theory. The goal of the submitted paper is an implementation of an economic efficiency as a microeconomic component to the business economics with a regard for an...

In this paper the author deals with the description of the National Program of forced industrial and innovative development of the Republic of Kazakhstan for years 2010-2014 and possibilities of cooperation of Kazakhstan and Slovakia within the realization of the program. In the first part, the...

V úzce propojených ekonomikách Evropské unie a pøidružených zemí musí každá zemì odpovídat na situaci a zmìny v daòové politice svých sousedù. Matematický model monopolního investora a dvou asymetrických zemí v prostøedí transakèních nákladù popsaný v tomto èlánku...

The closely interconnected economies of the European Union and associated countries have to be responsive to changes in each other’s tax policy. A mathematical model based on Haufler & Wooton (1999) assumes a monopolistic firm that considers a fixed capital investment in one of two asymmetric...

The article deals with the phenomenon of globalization and in particular its influence on production chains of multinational firms. The on-going process of globalization has set off new trends and possibilities of production (e.g. outsourcing) which resulted in changes of firms´ behaviour. This...

Empirical research on the differences between unit values in the EU's trade with the Czech Republic and the intra-EU average has shown a significant changes. The comparative level of manufacturing products imported from the Czech republic has increased, the comparative level of products exported...

The paper deals with the relationships between the inflow of FDI in the Czech economy and the Czech labour market. First part is focused on general issues related to the FDI inflows and to the analysis of the penetration of the foreign controlled companies into domestic economy. Special...

This study provides information on trends and role of the Czech outward foreign direct investment (OFDI) and evaluates the effects of the OFDI on parent companies. The analysis of trends is based on Czech National Bank data; the effects are evaluated through a unique set of data gathered through...

This paper deals with the recent empirical phenomenon of intraindustry trade, i.e. trade in similar goods between similar countries. It treats this phenomenon from the point of view of the theory of structure of production, highlighting the importance of sequential nature of production and...