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Macroeconomic factors influencing interest rates of microfinance institutions in the Latin America and the Caribbean

Agricultural Economics (AGRICECON), 2014
Agricultural output in developing countries still represents a substantial part of the GDP. This ratio has actually increased in some areas such as the Latin America. As such, there is an increasing importance of microfinance institutions (MFIs) focusing
Karel JANDA, Pavel ZETEK
doaj   +1 more source

The macroeconomy and the yield curve: a nonstructural analysis [PDF]

, 2003
We estimate a model with latent factors that summarize the yield curve (namely, level, slope, and curvature) as well as observable macroeconomic variables (real activity, inflation, and the stance of monetary policy).
Aruoba, S. Boragan, Diebold, Francis X., Rudebusch, Glenn D.   +2 more
core   +3 more sources

The Impact of Macroeconomic Factors on the Firm’s Performance—Empirical Analysis from Türkiye

Economies
Measuring financial performance is pivotal not only for assessing a firm’s current health but also for informing strategic decisions that shape its long-term trajectory.
Orkhan Ibrahimov, László Vancsura, Anett Parádi-Dolgos   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Return and Volatility Spillovers Among Major Cotton Markets

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study explores return and volatility transmission among major cotton markets. Several events have disrupted cotton supply and demand in recent years, leading to heightened price volatility and significant shifts in market interconnections.
Susmitha Kalli, Berna Karali, Yangxuan Liu, Munisamy Gopinath   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Revisiting the Nexus between Islamic Banking Development and Economic Growth: A Panel Evidence

International Journal of Empirical Economics
The Islamic banking and finance sector is experiencing rapid growth and has become a vital component of economic development strategies in many countries, including those beyond the Muslim world.
Hamad Ahmad Ansari, Md Aslam Mia, Anwar Allah Pitchay, Nik Hadiyan Nik Azman   +3 more
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Do Macroeconomic Factors Affect IPO's in China?

, 2012
This paper investigates the effect of macroeconomic variables on the numbers of IPOs in China. There are limited studies on this topic. Changes in macroeconomic variables such as interest rates, GDP (Gross Domestic Product), inflation rate and the unemployment contain useful information for stock market participants (Chen et al., 1986).
1) Thian Cheng Lim, 2) Xiu Yun Lim, 3) Riuyang Zhai, 4) Yun Liu   +3 more
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Macroeconomic Factors and Equity Returns in Borsa Istanbul

SSRN Electronic Journal, 2014
This paper investigates equity return exposure to various macroeconomic factors and the performance of factor betas in predicting the cross-sectional variation in stock returns. We utilize a two-step procedure to directly test the implications of the Arbitrage Pricing Theory.
Atılgan, Yiğit, Demirtaş, Özgür, Erdoğan, Alper   +2 more
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Does a Specialized Niche Market Vegetable Processor Enjoy Bargaining Power?

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Agribusiness companies may achieve competitive advantage through specialization within niche markets. One such niche is the fresh‐cut fruit and vegetable market, which has been steadily growing in Germany. This study examines whether the specialization of a German fresh‐cut producer grants it with market power within this niche market.
Nikolas Bublik, Franziska Mittag, Laura Hellstern, Sebastian Hess   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Advancing European Plant Variety Registration: Data‐Driven Insights and Stakeholder Perspectives

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Efficient plant variety registration is crucial for fostering innovation in the European Union, yet the current regulatory framework is complex and faces calls for reform. This study provides data‐driven evidence to inform the ongoing legislative debate by employing a mixed‐methods approach.
Sergio Urioste Daza, Ibtissem Taghouti, José María Gil Roig   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Macroeconomic Determinants of Anti-Dumping Filings: Analyzing the Role of GDP, Growth Rate, and Merchandise Trade Balance in Reporting and Targeted Countries

Economies
This study aims to explore the relationship between macroeconomic factors and the decision to file an anti-dumping (AD) initiation, focusing on the post-WTO period from 1995 to 2022 for both reporting and targeted countries.
Victoria Pistikou, Anastasios Ketsetsidis, Soultana Anna Toumpalidou   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source