Study on the cost composition and control of coal power in China under the perspective of policy evolution. [PDF]
HeliyonSong X, Zhang B.
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Determinants of FinTech Equity Funding Flows: Evidence From a Global Perspective
International Journal of Finance &Economics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study explores the factors affecting FinTech (Financial technology startups) equity financing and deals. Traditional and alternative financing are currently progressing together; however, alternative financing remains underexplored. Using panel data from 57 countries in 2010 to 2020 and one‐step difference generalised method of moments ...
Uttam Golder +4 more
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Divergence and aggregation of ESG ratings: A survey. [PDF]
Open Res EurAgosto A, Tanda A.
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ESG Ratings and Investment Returns at the Country Level: Does Higher Mean Better?
International Journal of Finance &Economics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT We examine whether U.S. dollar‐based investors can do better investing in highly rated ESG countries than in medium and lower rated ESG countries using both cross sectional and panel data estimations. In general, we find evidence that investment in ESGLow scoring countries leads to better returns than investing in ESGHigh scoring countries ...
Dimitrios Asteriou +3 more
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Sovereign Credit Ratings: A Friend or Foe to Financial Development of African Countries?
International Journal of Finance &Economics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study examined the impact of sovereign credit rating on financial development. Using a sample of 21 African countries from 1995 to 2019, the empirical result indicates a significant and positive link between sovereign credit rating and financial development that is, higher credit ratings are associated with lower borrowing costs ...
Sodiq Arogundade +2 more
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Urban 3D building morphology and energy consumption: empirical evidence from 53 cities in China. [PDF]
Sci RepWang Y, Sun G, Wu Y, Rosenberg MW.
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An Ensemble Model Minimising Misjudgment Cost: Empirical Evidence From Chinese Listed Companies
International Journal of Finance &Economics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Predicting corporate financial distress is critical for bank lending and corporate bond investment decisions. Incorrect identification of default status can mislead lenders and investors, leading to substantial losses. This paper proposes an ensemble model that minimises the overall cost of misjudgment by considering the imbalanced ratio ...
Kunpeng Yuan +2 more
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Unpacking multidimensional effects of economic restructuring and technological progress on carbon emission performance: the moderating role of environmental regulation. [PDF]
Sci RepYin J +4 more
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Is Fintech Good for Bank Performance? The Case of Mobile Money in the East African Community
International Journal of Finance &Economics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Mobile money, a technology‐driven innovation in financial services, has profoundly penetrated the financial landscape in Sub‐Saharan Africa, including banks. Yet, besides anecdotal evidence, little is known about whether mobile money adoption enhances or worsens bank performance.
Serge Stéphane Ky +2 more
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