The purpose of this paper is to present a framework explaining why different types of transactions occur in different settings ? particularly in developing countries. The approach we propose is based on a new concept which we call ?exchange-configuration?. The latter consists of three building...

The purpose of this paper is to present a framework explaining why different types of transactions occur in different settings- particularly in developing countries. The approach we propose is based on a new concept which we call ?exchange-configuration?. The latter consists of three building...

Member states of the European Union are autonomous when it comes to the design of their social protection systems. However, they are committed by a Recommendation accepted by the European Council addressing the convergence of social protection objectives and policies. Beside that, it is expected...