The objective of this paper is to investigate the effect of agglomeration economies on the manufacturing sector of the northern border cities of Mexico. It is assumed that economic globalization is determining a trend towards the re-localization of manufacturing activities towards the northern...

Microfinance is a field that seeks to provide financial services to low-income households that would otherwise not receive appropriate services from existing financial institutions. As an internationally recognized field, it is still quite new, although it is often based on established informal...

Microfinance is a field that seeks to provide financial services to low-income households that would otherwise not receive appropriate services from existing financial institutions. As an internationally recognized field, it is still quite new, although it is often based on established informal...

With its 21 variables, the new composite globalisation index presented in this paper accounts for the multidimensionality of this phenomenon instead of relying purely on economic indicators. As compared to other existing globalisation indices, three major innovations are introduced: First, five...

We present a general equilibrium model with oligopsonistic market structure in one of the sectors. Buyers of inputs can set the price of inputs by being involved in rent seeking activities. The framework developed is applied to the Bulgarian economy in particular to the agro-food chain. From the...

Extract: Infrastructure is undoubtedly the least understood of the major asset classes in Australia. A tradition of public ownership and operation, its status as a public good and a lack of information about its investment characteristics in both public and private hands has contributed to...

Abstract Here we attempt to advance the understanding of the impact of co-locative factors on regional innovation performance. The objectives are to answer what role co-location plays in explaining differences in regional innovation performance and what methodological improvements can compensate...

This paper critically examines the relevance of the Look East Policy for the industrialisation of the northeastern region of India. While recognising the strategic and political importance of the northeast in formulating India's neo-economic diplomacy and foreign policy is a positive step, it...