I construct an estimable statistic that predicts whether a financial innovation will spread. The approach embeds the multi-host SIR model from epidemiology within a financial model of correlated securities trade; and takes advantage of the related predictive tools from mathematical epidemiology,...

Recent research has aimed to understand how people consider financial decisions because they have important consequences for well-being. Yet, existing research has largely failed to examine how attitudes and behaviors vary as a function of the specific financial product (e.g., debt type). We ask...

In the context of the debate on the role of cryptocurrencies in the economy as well as their dynamics and forecasting, this brief study analyzes the predictability of Bitcoin volume and returns using Google search values. We employed a rich set of established empirical approaches, including a...

The paper considers conceptual, methodical and practical aspects of the target financial analysis at the micro level, i.e., the company level, as a new instrument of anticrisis financial management for a company to overcome its financial difficulties and enhance its financial position within a...

Recent innovations in financial technology (Fintech) have changed the landscape of financial services. Fintech is not limited to digital payment systems but also includes blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. Investors are increasingly looking for exposure to financial innovations. However,...