How do firms finance large cash flow requirements?  We examine this in the context of firms that are subject to substantial cash flow requirements.  We find that trade credit, inventory and cash stock reductions are all important in the short term for mild requirements.  Larger and longer...

We give the theoretical basis of a possible explanation for two stylized facts observed in long log-return series: the long-range dependence (LRD) in volatility and the integrated GARCH (IGARCH). Both these effects can be explained theoretically if one assumes that the data are nonstationary. ©...

The paper purpose an intelligent software system agents–based to support decision in aquculture and the approach of fish diagnosis with informatics methods, techniques and solutions. A major purpose is to develop new methods and techniques for quick fish diagnosis, treatment and prophyilaxis...

The paper outlines a methodology for analyzing daily stock returns that relinquishes the assumption of global stationarity. Giving up this common working hypothesis reflects our belief that fundamental features of the financial markets are continuously and significantly changing. Our approach...