-based financing system for ECEC services with tradable vouchers. On the basis of this model, it is shown that by introducing tradable … vouchers a more efficient allocation of resources is possible. Further, the model indicates that tradable vouchers also improve …

Abstract The main aim of this paper is to investigate the role of distance in gravity regressions in relation to the … missing globalisation puzzle cited by Coe et al. (2002). These authors claimed that the fact that distance coefficients do not … correctly interpreted. The main findings are that distance has a different effect for developed and developing countries and …

distance and the selection of a host county, as well as a positive relationship between host country opportunity and immigrant … first family member to immigrate. Practical implications – Immigrants may need to seek objective third party information on … the opportunities in potential host countries rather than relying on personal networks with asymmetrical information …

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to attempt to analyze how the distance of analogies used during the strategy …'s distance. Firms implement incremental changes when top managers use either short‐ or long‐distance analogies within the … strategic formulation process, whereas radical changes are implemented when top managers apply medium‐distance analogies …

between mall dimensions and mall patronage and explore the impact of mall size and distance on mall patronage. Design … distance to the mall. Finally, gender differences in shoppers’ mall preferences and behaviors were reported. Practical …

outsider, a stance that creates initial challenges, yet permits the transmittal of novel information to external audiences ….” Originality value – To support the claim that distance and authority support the formulation of theoretical insights, the paper …

Purpose – This paper aims to examine the impact of oil prices on trade's sensitivity to distance. Furthermore, it seeks … the years 1988‐2008. Findings – Higher oil prices increase the sensitivity of China's exports to distance. This effect is … with respect to distance by a mere 5‐7 per cent. Social implications – The surge of oil prices in recent years has led to …

main relationships, and the central role of the recombination capabilities and the importance of distance are highlighted …