The inter-relationships between distribution network and market share has been the subject of extensive investigation, especially for fast-moving consumer goods. The studies of Farris et al (1989), Verbeke et al (1994), Cadeaux and Tan (2004), and Wilbur and Farris (2007) have provided several...

Life insurance products are priced according to two reciprocal requirements. As finacnial products, they must yield returns to investors, but decreasingly so with increased risk exposure. On the other hand, they must be priced to reflect the providers' risk exposure. Thus, the pricing and...

The MSME sector is a major source of growth in developing and transition economies. Despite their economic significance, MSMEs face a number of bottlenecks that prevent them from achieving their full potential. A major obstacle in MSME development is its inability to access timely and adequate...