Throughout much of the twentieth century, economists paid little heed to the role of financial intermediaries in procuring a beneficial allocation of capital. But by the end of the century some financial historians had begun to turn the tide, and the phrase 'finance-growth nexus' became part of...

This volume discusses strategic approaches and relevant decisions of business, government, and civil society to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), which were adopted by all UN member states in 2015. The book presents the proceedings of the 4th International Scientific Conference on...

The Resilience Trio: Self-Kindness, Humanity, and Courage in Coping with Isolation -- Measuring Individual Readiness for Change: The Role of Planfulness and Learning through Experimentation -- The Impact of Government Schemes on Employee Engagement in SMEs -- Clarity Inside, Curious Outside:...