In its rapid transition to a modern economy, China is undergoing dynamic changes in all of its business sectors and industries, a situation that presents features unique to Chinese culture and China’s economy. This dissertation focuses on several issues related to the Chinese stock market, and...

Although a millennium ago the Middle East was not an economic laggard, by the 18th century it exhibited clear signs of economic backwardness. The reason for this transformation is that certain components of the region’s legal infrastructure stagnated as their Western counterparts gave way to...

Mine companies' profits higher. - Hecla and federal dividends for quarter are sharply higher. - Hecla Mining company, operating lead, zinc, silver and copper properties in Idaho, reported for the quarter ended March 1, net income of $176,660 after depreciation and depletion, but before provision...