Why do managers in emerging markets conduct some activities in the informal economy and others in the formal economy when they have a choice? Using institutional economic theory, previous research shows that, at the country ...

The debate regarding the asymmetric effects associated with oil and monetary shocks on the economy has revived interest in analyzing the channels of transmission that generate asymmetries in the response of economic activity ...

Rapid industry expansion has elevated research on tourism demand to an important area of inquiry. This work examines the topic through four interconnected studies. It starts by reviewing statistical methods previously used ...

Nearly 2500 years ago, the old Indian treatise entitled "Arthashastra" had recognized the impact of corruption on the conduct of the economy. Corruption is not just an economic problem, however; it is also associated with ...

Water utility pricing and investment planning involves decisions on (1) when and how much to invest in additional capacity, and (2) the determination of fixed charges, volumetric charges, and connection fees for several ...

Organizations have recognized that Customer Record Management (CRM) is an issue of great importance at the present time. Today's environment is characterized by fundamental changes in the global and international market. ...

The success of any organization depends largely on those called to carry out its operations and to achieve its goals ,employees. Employees are then the most valuable assets in any organization ,especially in labor intensive ...