The concept of public space can be variously defined and understood from diversified perspectives. However, no matter which definition may be used, the most fundamental character of the public space is its publicness. This paper reviews the definitions and dimensions of publicness from both...

Given the Brazilian federal government's high priority on economic growth, competitiveness is at the top of the economic agenda. While economic policies at the national level are important to this agenda, more than 75 percent of people live in urban areas, which produce more than 90 percent of...

Analysts' earnings pressure not only drives corporate managers to improve short-term financial performance but also encourages them to engage in myopic decisions detrimental to environmental performance. However, evidence on whether analysts' earnings pressure affects environmental information...