The first systematic research on Location Theory dates back to 1826. Quantitative approaches came much later. On the supply side extensive Input-Output Tables can be mentioned and on the demand side the optimization by Multi-Criteria Decision Making. The advantages of Input-Output Tables for...

This article investigates consolidation and restructuring in the banking sector in Nepal that was induced by regulatory intervention in recent years. We compare the financial performance of the overall commercial banking sector and selected commercial banks on an individual basis before and...

There can be little doubt that competition in the pharmaceutical industry has increased considerably overthe past few years. Growth in the pharmaceutical industry in South Africa has been affected adversely inrecent years by the increased competition from generic drug manufacturers. As soon as a...

Measurement of financial performance by ratio analysis helps identify organisational strengths and weaknesses by detecting financial anomalies and focusing attention on issues of organisational importance. Given that the mission of a nonprofit organisation is the reason its existence, it is...

Nonprofit organisations (NPOs) are melting pots combining mission, members and money. Given that the mission of a nonprofit organisation is the reason for its existence, it is appropriate to focus on financial resources in their association with mission and with the individuals who are served by...

This research explores the relationship between the organisational culture and financial performance of a South African investment bank by means of quantitative research. The Denison Organizational Culture Survey was used to measure the organisational culture of the investment bank and was...

This paper broadens perpetuity gain to level (GL) research by analyzing the role of growth within the capital structure model (CSM) formalized by Hull (2007). We contrast the cost of using internal equity versus external equity when expanding a firm's assets. Contrary to pecking order theory, we...

This paper broadens perpetuity gain to leverage (GL) research by analyzing the role of growth within the Capital Structure Model (CSM) formalized by Hull (2007). We demonstrate that internal equity is more expensive than external equity due to the double corporate taxation of cash flows...

Metropolitan areas significantly affect regional development. They attract an inflow of investments, innovations and know-how as well as create domestic population migration flows. Relocation of human resources regulates both a size and structure of population, supports regional labour markets,...

The aim of this paper is to examine population migration flows in relation to the eastern Poland and its economic situation. The empirical study refers to the period 2008-2010. In the first part of the paper, the economic situations of 66 Polish sub-regions were examined. The study used the...