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

open access: yesAgricultural 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 potential of macroeconomic factors in shaping the landscape of technological development: a testimonial from upper-middle-income countries

open access: yesBusiness, Management and Economics Engineering, 2023
Purpose – the main goal of the paper is to examine the role of macroeconomic factors in promoting the technological development of upper-middle-income countries.
Sadik Aden Dirir
doaj   +1 more source

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

open access: yesEconomies
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   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Return and Volatility Spillovers Among Major Cotton Markets

open access: yesAgribusiness, 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   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

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

open access: yesInternational 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   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Do Macroeconomic Factors Affect IPO's in China?

open access: yes, 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   +3 more
openaire   +1 more source

Does a Specialized Niche Market Vegetable Processor Enjoy Bargaining Power?

open access: yesAgribusiness, 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   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

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

open access: yesAgribusiness, 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   +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

open access: yesEconomies
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   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Large Language Model‐Based Chatbots in Higher Education

open access: yesAdvanced Intelligent Systems, Volume 7, Issue 3, March 2025.
The use of large language models (LLMs) in higher education can facilitate personalized learning experiences, advance asynchronized learning, and support instructors, students, and researchers across diverse fields. The development of regulations and guidelines that address ethical and legal issues is essential to ensure safe and responsible adaptation
Defne Yigci   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

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