This article deals with methodological aspects of utilities´ regulation. First, basic principles of regulation and specialities of firms operating in utilities´ industries are explained. Next, the article discusses three basic regulation methods, including cost-of-service (COS) regulation,...

Tato studie se zabývá otázkou, zda nekoordinovaná opatření některých států měnící parametry národních systémů pojištění vkladů zavedená v polovině roku 2008 mohla vést k přesunu vkladů mezi členskými státy Evropské unie. Pozornost je věnována především...

This work examines specific issues concerning the prudential management and regulation of foreign exchange risk. It begins with a description of the basic components of foreign exchange risk management. A central but frequently forgotten point of foreign exchange risk is that the key to its...

Tato studie se zabývá otázkou, zda nekoordinovaná opatření některých států měnící parametry národních systémů pojištění vkladů zavedená v polovině roku 2008 mohla vést k přesunu vkladů mezi členskými státy Evropské unie. Pozornost je věnována především...

The paper analyzes an important part of the institutional quality - regulation and studies relation between the regulatory environment and the bureaucratic barriers. The analysis is based on theoretical models of the comparative institutional economics. In the paper, we discuss possibilities of...

An unexpected loss created due to outdated calculation methods can be avoided through contribution margin calculation. Contribution margin are great for sophisticated monitoring of up-to-date situation in the company and as well it provides much better information than the accounting system....

This paper focuses on the background research, development, and practical application of the Integrated Performance Measurement Systems and the associated audit methods. The research aims to explore the hierarchical structure and performance indicator relations, and to examine referential model...

The theory of corporate finance considers taking decisions on implementation of IPOs as one of the most significant decision-making issues in the company's lifecycle. At the moment, there are a number of partial decision models whose authors define the criteria that are considered to be crucial...

The power-generation industry offers numerous opportunities to apply real options. This paper uses current empirical market data to estimate the value of flexibility in the Czech energy sector, which can serve to compare available technologies, and support various investment decisions. The model...