Though there are diverse factors that influence crude oil prices, we examine the degree of influence of factors, such as demand, supply, geopolitical and economic agents’ expectations. The main objectives of this study are the following: firstly, to determine the necessary factors that...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyze the intensity of transmission of shocks from USA to BRICS countries in the long-run and short-run deviations and swiftness of recovery during US subprime mortgage crisis. This analysis enables the authors to explore the evolving patterns of...