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Direct and indirect effects of human capital on firm value: evidence from Italian companies

Veltri, Stefania; Silvestri, Antonella - In: Journal of Human Resource Costing & Accounting 15 (2011) 3, pp. 232-254

on one sector (financial) and one country (Italy). The focus on the entire financial sector allows the authors to …

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Microfinance regulation influence on small firms’ financing in Tanzania

Satta, Tadeo Andrew - In: Journal of Financial Regulation and Compliance 12 (2004) 1, pp. 64-74

Small firms in developing countries continue to experience difficulties in accessing finance from formal financial institutions. This paper argues that regulating microfinance operations and activities is likely to strengthen microfinance institutions’ (MFIs) financial sustainability. This in...

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Tackling informal employment: the case of southern Italy

Bàculo, Liliana - In: International Journal of Manpower 27 (2006) 6, pp. 552-571

. Sections 3 and 4 present the results of field research conducted in Southern Italy with the intent of exploring the nature of … research conducted in Southern Italy. Findings – This paper reveals that the key factor to facilitate successful regularization … policies used in Italy to harness informal employment. …

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Local economic development and cross‐border networks

Jesuit, David K.; Sych, Lawrence - In: International Journal of Public Sector Management 25 (2012) 6/7, pp. 473-482

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to apply a model of regional networks and governance to cross‐border cases for the purpose of identifying determinants that help local governments overcome barriers and promote interaction in border areas most susceptible to globalization realities,...

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Notes on Financial System Development and Political Intervention

Song, Fenghua; Thakor, Anjan - In: The World Bank Economic Review 27 (2013) 3, pp. 491-513

We study the impact of political intervention on a financial system that consists of banks and financial markets and develops over time. In this financial system, banks and markets exhibit three forms of interaction: they compete, they complement each other, and they co-evolve. Co-evolution is...

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Financial Development : Maturing and Emerging Policy Issues

de la Torre, Augusto; Gozzi, Juan Carlos; Schmukler, … - In: World Bank Research Observer 22 (2007) 1, pp. 67-102

In recent decades, financial development policies in emerging market economies have been shaped by a fundamental shift toward market-based financial systems and the lessons fromFinancial crises. Today, there is consensus that financial development depends on financial stability and convergence...

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Klimawandel und Wintertourismus – Ein Vulnerabilitätsprofil für die Region Tirol

Steiger, Robert; Trawöger, Lisa - In: Zeitschrift für Tourismuswissenschaft 3 (2011) 2, pp. 151-164

Simulation der Skisaison unter Berücksichtigung der Beschneiung für 111 Skigebiete in Tirol (Österreich) und Südtirol (Italien … applied to 111 ski areas in Tyrol (Austria) and South Tyrol (Italy). A multi-level snow reliability classification scheme was …

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Emotionsarbeit im interkulturellen Kontext

Harms, Kirsten - In: Zeitschrift für Tourismuswissenschaft 4 (2012) 2, pp. 197-208

Zusammenfassung Der Wettkampf auf dem touristischen Markt wird immer härter, sodass Mitarbeiter und besonders deren soft skills zum entscheidenden Faktor für die Gästezufriedenheit werden. Was verlangt dieser Anspruch von den Mitarbeitern, wie gehen diese mit den Anforderungen um und was...

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Surfen, wo die Zitronen blühen. Der deutsche Gardasee-Tourismus im Wandel

Pagenstecher, Cord - In: Zeitschrift für Tourismuswissenschaft 12 (2020) 1, pp. 57-87

Zusammenfassung Der Beitrag untersucht das Bild der Deutschen vom Gardasee in der Phase der Durchsetzung des Massentourismus in der zweiten Hälfte des 20. Jahrhunderts. Der Gardasee war eine der ersten Auslandsdestinationen und ein wichtiges Scharnier zwischen Bildungs- und Badeurlaub, Alpen-...

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Benchmarking as an enabler of business excellence in the South African financial sector

Vermeulen, W. - In: Benchmarking: An International Journal 10 (2003) 1, pp. 65-72

Benchmarking is the process of identifying, understanding, and adapting outstanding practices from within the organization or from other businesses to help improve performance. The importance of benchmarking as an enabler of business excellence has necessitated an in‐depth investigation into...

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