This paper compares the fundamental postulates of neoclassic paradigm and Keynesian model withthe modern capitalism. It shows that neoclassic paradigm, which underlies economic structure ofmajor countries, is inadequate to the essence of market economy. The research concludes that thecurrent...

The banking and currency crises of the last two decades inflictedsubstantial financial, economic, and social damage on thecountries in which they originated. In this work, the efficiencyof early warning indicators for these disastrous economic eventsis evaluated. An analysis of the traditional...

Many developing countries have increased their foreign reserve stocks dramatically in recent years, in large part motivated by the desire for precautionary self-insurance. One of the negative consequences of large accumulations for these countries is the risk of valuation losses. In this paper...

The main purpose of this dissertation is to solve the following question: How will the emergence of the Euro influence the currency composition of the NICs?monetary reserves? Taiwan and Thailand are chosen as our investigation subjects. There are two sorts of motives for central banks' reserve...

SMEs are considered to be an engine for growth in both developed and developingcountries, by generating employment opportunities, strengthening industrial linkages,securing home markets and earning valuable export revenue. Government-backed loanschemes play a major role in many countries, by...