Time series forecasting is one of the most important issues in the financial econometrics. In the face of growing interest in models with continuous time, as well as rapid development of methods of their estimation, we try to use the diffusion models to modeling and forecasting time series from...

We develop alternative diffusion models of two corporate governance mechanisms---joint venture and M-form organizational structure---using relevant concepts from the resource-based theory. Using data on joint venture adoption from one homogeneous industry (information technology) sector and...

A central issue in new product development and planning is the market timing/entry decision. An entry too early may risk pushing an under-developed product into the marketplace, with possible negative results; however, a product/technology may sacrifice sales if entry is delayed too long. A...