Showing 1 - 10 of 493
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012443164
This paper studies the smooth transition regression model where regressors are I(1) and errors are I(0). The regressors and errors are assumed to be dependent both serially and contemporaneously. Using the triangular array asymptotics, the nonlinear least squares estimator is shown to be...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009612025
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012443283
Over the last decade, societies have come to realize the extent to which corruption and bribery have undermined their welfare and stability. Governments, the private sector, and civil society alike have consequently declared the fight against corruption to be of the highest priority.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012442308
Innovation drives long-term economic growth. It has a crucial role to play as global economies recover from the current … financial crisis. This book examines the role of innovation in developing countries, with a focus on Africa. It investigates … innovation systems and their application; the key role of knowledge in innovation for development; and the importance of …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012442803
The dramatic collapse in world trade in 2009 is, this report shows, mainly due to: the drop in demand for highly traded products; the drying up of trade finance; and the vertically integrated nature of global supply chains. Contrary to expectations, protectionist measures were relatively muted and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012442806
With all the economic turmoil of the past several years, have you ever wished you could buy an insurance policy to protect against the effects of a global recession? Well, such an insurance policy already exists – and it’s called higher education. During the first two years of the global...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012444175
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012444894
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10000061329
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10000093094