This paper deals with transition/transmission mechanisms through which world financial market conditions indicators affect real economic growth in the Euro area. The informational content of financial variables for predicting real economic growth is assessed, allowing for asymmetric responses to...

This paper studies bank distress in MENA countries and investigates whether mergers are commonly considered as a solution for resolving individual bank distress. Both specific bank levels and macro variables are deployed to predict banking distress. In line with other recent papers, we challenge...

The relation between company longevity and its performance is undeniable; however the relationship between sustainability and performance remains the subject of multiple studies which seem to confirm a positive link. But what type of relationship exists between a firm’s longevity and...

Islamic scholars agree that Islam have the ultimate goal of being a mercy to humanity. This is, in fact, the primary purpose of Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah. To achieve this goal it is necessary to promote human well-being. The main purpose of this study is to test how Maqāṣids’ al-Sharīʿah...

Islamic scholars agree that Islam have the ultimate goal of being a mercy to humanity. This is, in fact, the primary purpose of Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah. To achieve this goal it is necessary to promote human well-being. The main purpose of this study is to test how Maqāṣids’ al-Sharīʿah...