Apparel mills strive to perform better but need the right strategy that would allow them to remain cost-efficient and responsive at the same time to scale according to retail and market demands. Besides the right strategy, the apparel mills require the right resources and capabilities to...

The emergence of COVID-19 has drastically transformed the way people are working along with that the productivity of firms is also affected due to this catastrophic event that happened at the end of the year 2019. The teleworking aspect has gained momentum during COVID-19 and it has been used...

Tourism was booming until 2019 when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Since then, tourism and related industries have suffered from negative economic impacts. This book examines current challenges and opportunities in the tourism industry using case studies from different parts of the world. It also...

This paper explores the relationship between Bitcoin returns, the consumer price index, and economic policy uncertainty. Employing the QARDL method, this study examines both short- and long-term dynamics between macroeconomic factors and Bitcoin returns. Our analysis of monthly time series data...

Household savings are a long-term financial issue that can undermine the financial well-being of American families if not addressed. This study examines financial planning strategies through the Behavioral Life-Cycle (BLCH) hypothesis, focusing on long-term savings goals, financial safety nets,...

This article studies the effects of Chinese aid on economic development in Africa. We geographically match Chinese aid in Africa to the satellite nightlight and other variables. Using a grid-cell panel dataset, we find that Chinese aid, particularly infrastructure projects, has significant and...