infonet-economy

Using detailed trade and tariff data, in this chapter various features of the antidumping investigations initiated in the first three quarters of 2009 are contrasted with similar investigations for the same three quarter period in 2007. This comparison reveals whether the targets of antidumping investigations have changed during the recent crisis

This chapter deals with possible policy action to foster business start-up culture and positive attitudes towards business foundation in OECD countries. The formulation of recommendations for political action presupposes that the interactions between diverse factors of influence, start-up related mindset and business foundation activities are known. For this reason, theoretical…

A study carried out by the University of St.Gallen and KPMG shows that private banking in Switzerland faces fundamental change. However, in the view of 30 leading private banks, the sector has really only just begun to analyze the situation and not yet launched the process of making adjustments to their business strategy. Growth will occur primarily abroad and there is a question if…

The utility industry is undergoing major regulatory changes, freeing up a competition between alternative business models. Diversification marks one of the main themes in this struggle for success. The question of how companies can add value by engaging in multiple businesses inevitably relates to the concept of economies of scope. This chapter introduces the concept as a rationale…

The etymological root of "valid" is in the Latin word "validus", which denotes attributes such as strong, powerful and firm. A valid model, then, is well-founded and difficult to reject because it accurately represents the perceived real system which it is sup-posed to reflect. This system can be either one that already exists or one that is be-ing constructed, or…