Globalisation has led to a rapid increase in the growth of foreign direct investment (FDI) globally. Over the last decade China has become the largest recipient of FDI whilst simultaneously increasing its outward FDI dramatically. The growth in China's outward FDI has attracted little attention...

In the last decade, the Chinese government-owned banks have undergone a privatization program resulting in considerable changes in ownership of Chinese banks. These changes invite important questions to be answered. In particular how have banks changed in terms of performance indicators with...

The work is motivated by a quantitative magnetic resonance imaging study of the differential tumour-healthy tissue change in contrast uptake induced by radiation. The goal is to determine the time in which there is maximal contrast uptake (a surrogate for permeability) in the tumour relative to...

Plastic mulching is an important agricultural practices used to improve crop productivity. Field experiments were conducted to determine the effect of plastic mulch patterns and crop rotations on runoff, erosion and soil physical properties in 2010 and 2011 growing seasons. The experiment was a...

[Abstract]: The rapid increase in international capital flows is one of the most significant developments in the global economy in recent decades. International portfolio diversification brings potential benefits to investors by offering investors the opportunity to insulate their portfolios...

This paper focuses on the dynamics of international financial integration for a set of 13 industrial countries1 including Australia over the period 1990 to 2003 by analysing data on the level and composition of foreign assets and liabilities. The objective of the study is to provide insights...

In this article, we analyse the geography ofAustralia’s international portfolio investmentusing the International Monetary Fund’s CoordinatedPortfolio Investment Survey dataset.Preliminary results suggest that Australia’s externalholdings of equity and debt as a percentageof national...

[Abstract]: Preliminary results suggest that Australia’s externalholdings of equity and debt as a percentageof national income almost doubledbetween 1997 and 2001. However, Australia’sinternational investment position as a percentageof national income is one of the lowestamongst the major...