We develop a comparative study using the TARCH and EGARCH non-linear econometric models. We use them to describe Mexican stock market returns. We model daily series of returns for 30 stocks and the Stock Market Index (IPC) for the period between December 7, 2005 and August 1, 2011. Most of the...

This paper presents the progress in the integration of the Latin American Integrated Market (MILA by its Spanish acronym) by studying the dynamic relationship between the volatilities of the markets that conform it: Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Chile. To achieve this objective, data between 2002...

This paper presents the progress in the integration of the Latin American Integrated Market (MILA by its Spanish acronym) by studying the dynamic relationship between the volatilities of the markets that conform it: Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Chile. To achieve this objective, data between 2002...

In the present Doctoral Thesis, we offer an analysis of the Local Agenda 21 and of the achievements reached in the attainment of a Sustainable Development through these programs. With this aim, firstly, we have established the institutional and conceptual framework of the Sustainable...

Econometrics is the area of statistics concerned in analyzing economic data, for both economic and business applications. This document, introduces the intermediate concepts of this area, for students already familiarized with basic econometric theory. In particular, topics concerning...

This article considers the customer's trust and commitment variables in attaining the much desired brand loyalty. In this sense, the present study proposed to validate a theoric model composed of three pillars - trust, commitment and brand loyalty, which would be useful for companies with a...

The exchange rate is influenced by multiple national and international macroeconomic factors, which generates high levels of uncertainty. The objective of this research is the construction of ARIMA-GARCH and ARIMAX-GARCH models as a tool for the forecast of the exchange rate in Colombia from the...