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Abstract Research Summary The paper explores how the deep historical roots of informal institutions influence current informal businesses. It proposes that both pre‐colonial institutions—the tradition of cousin marriage—and the subsequent shocks of colonization still impact the performance of informal firms. We theorize on how the effects of historical
Saul Estrin+2 more
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Learning by helping: Evidence from Chinese brokerages' community CSR
Abstract Research Summary We propose that firms engaging in community corporate social responsibility (CSR) can acquire valuable local knowledge that improves their core operations. We test our proposition leveraging a unique context‐the Securities Association of China's pairing assistance scheme under the country's targeted poverty alleviation program.
Jingyuan Li, Yong H. Kim, Jose Uribe
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The Impact of Institutional Formation on Firms' Strategic Choices in Knowledge Development, Absorptive Capacity and Vertical Integration. [PDF]
Ray PK, Klarin A, Ray S.
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Abstract Ultra‐fine copper slag (CS), a byproduct of the copper industry, is al waste material that is produced in large volumes annually, and its disposal and management are a major environmental concern. Therefore, the utilization of CS in various sectors, especially in the production of construction and building materials, offers enormous potential ...
Metin Katlav+4 more
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Greening procurement: Exploring evolving practices in an Irish university. [PDF]
Revez A, Kirrane M, Thomson F.
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Great Surges of development and alternative forms of globalization [PDF]
The present understanding of globalization is inextricably tied to the free market ideology for both proponents and opponents. This paper will argue that globalization has many potential forms of which the neo-liberal recipe, applied up to now, is only ...
Carlota Perez
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This paper examines the contract interpretation strategies adopted by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) for its credit derivatives contracts in the Greek sovereign debt crisis.
Gelpern, Anna, Gulati, Mitu
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Erving Goffman at 100: A Chameleon Seen as a Rorschach Test within a Kaleidoscope
The 100th anniversary of Erving Goffman's birth was in 2022. Drawing on his work, the Goffman archives, the secondary literature, and personal experiences with him and those in his university of Chicago cohort, I reflect on some implications of his work and life, and the inseparable issues of understanding society.
Gary T. Marx
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Mobile applications for cognitive training: Content analysis and quality review. [PDF]
Bang M+4 more
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The Japanese Big Bang: the effects of "free, fair and global" [PDF]
The Japanese “Big Bang” financial deregulations started in 1996. The objective was to make the Japanese banking sector more “free, fair and global”, spurring competition and resulting in a more profitable and efficient financial sector.
Montgomery, Heather, Takahashi, Yuki
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