We argue that the interactions between exchange rates and equity returns are asymmetric, state-dependent on different VIX zones, and most pronounced during high VIX periods. Responsiveness of equity returns to the exchange rate is indiscernible when VIX is low. We examine co-movements between...

This research study examines the impact of the 2007--09 global economic crisis on human resource management (HRM) practices among export-oriented enterprises in China's coastal regions. Data were obtained from 184 firms in the first phase of the study, using a structured questionnaire. In the...