Objectives: This paper tests the economic theory of criminal behavior. Specifically, it looks at “the carrot” side of the theory, studying how thieves react to changes in monetary gains from crime.Methods: Using a unique crime-level dataset on metal theft in the Czech Republic, we study...

This paper estimates the elasticity of the supply of offenses with respect to the gains from crime. People steal copper and other nonferrous metals to sell them to a scrap yard. Simultaneously, the prices at scrap yards are set at the world market. We argue, that shocks in metal prices represent...

All transactions in multinational enterprises which are realized among group members are very sensitive to tax risks. The more often the transactions are connected to intangible assets or R&D services the more tax risks they generate. This article identifies theoretical and practical problems of...

Cost contribution arrangements (CCAs) and Cost sharing agreements (CCAs) belong to the tools of modern finance management. Costs spent by associated enterprises on developing, producing or obtaining assets, services or rights (in general – benefits) are used for tax optimizing too. The main...

The article is focused on possible contingent liabilities valuation procedures. The first part of this article is concerned with necessity of contingent liabilities evaluation from the mergers, acquisitions and other business combinations point of view. It highlights possible negative effects...