Despite a number of significant advances in count data modeling during the last two decades and the growing popularity of these models in recreation demand analysis, standard count data models are inadequate to address the fast decay process of the dependent variable and the associated long...

This paper analyzes the link between the diffusion of information- and communication technology (ICT) and both the skill structure and employment expectations of the different skill categories. The analysis is based on cross-sectional data for 4150 German firms conducted in mid-2000. The...

This paper investigates the determinants of Polish SME’s intentions to expand production in the context of possible economic expansion on accession to the EU. A model is developed using twenty-six explanatory variables derived from a questionnaire given to Polish SMEs in late 1999. Seven of...