The association between the extent of pollution disclosures and economic performance of firms belonging to four highly polluting industries — chemicals, steel, oil and paper and pulp is examined. The economic performance is determined by calculating ratios on return of assets, return on equity...

Far from being parasitic and of no value to developing economies, marketing makes an increasingly positive contribution — relaying information, stimulating demand, transmitting price decreases and raising living standards. Nine LDCs are studied here, the results showing marketing as a...

Purpose – This paper aims to ass whether or not the USA is going through a recession, looking at evidence from business data as well as interviews with local business people. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial...

Purpose – Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the...

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places...

Purpose – It is generally agreed that policy reforms have been more successful in China than in South Asia. The purpose of this paper is to argue that the relative success of China can be explained by the differences in initial conditions and in the design and sequencing of policies. The...

Throughout history, social philosophers have justified titles of possession by the right of occupation, labour, and social contract, while the economic justification rests on efficiency grounds. Subscribing to the extremely contestable argument that there is a connection between private property...