This study using Kónya (2006) [Kónya, L. (2006). Exports and growth: Granger causality analysis on OECD countries with a panel data approach. Economic Modelling 23, 978–992.] method of bootstrap panel Granger causality analysis, which considers the issues of cross-sectional dependency and...

One of the important issues with regard to the relationship between M&As (mergers and acquisitions) and economic growth or stock prices is whether such activities can act as a predictor of these two variables' performance, or whether these variables have resulted in significant impacts on M&A...

This study employs the nonlinear Panel TAR (Threshold Autoregressive) model to examine the relationships among the U.S. and Asian stock markets. The aims are to distinguish the impacts of the U.S. stock market on the Asian stock markets, both in normal periods and financial crises periods, and...

In the fast changing financial circumstances of nowadays, in avoiding the crisis of closing down, financial institutions are concerned about the efficiency and risk strictly in the meantime. Therefore, efficiency and risk management are goals for a financial institution administrator. Data...

In view of the inconsistent empirical findings in the literature and the limitations of least squares regressions, this paper employs a quantile regression method to investigate the impact that engagement in corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities has on corporate performance in China....