In this work, a method based on information theory is developed to make predictions from a sample of nonlinear time series data. Numerical examples are given to illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed method.

To help inform the design and review of alternative public regulatory policies towards paid adult sex markets, this study uses economic reasoning to explore the nature of client participation. This is a timely focus given the increasing consideration and movement towards a greater role for...

This fine collection of original essays is in recognition of Colin Robinson, who has been at the forefront of thinking in energy economics for over 30 years. Energy in a Competitive Market brings together both prominent academics and practitioners to honour his outstanding and unique...

The concepts of turning-point error and directional error as used in forecast evaluation are sometimes confused. This note seeks to clarify the distinction between the concepts using a simple example and illustrating with a prediction-realization diagram.

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine if high branch fees, branch dissatisfaction as well as any previous experience of Greek banking customers with other banking technologies (i.e. Automated Teller Machines (ATMs)) have any impact on the probability of internet banking adoption....

In this paper, we examine the internet banking services that Greek commercial banks are offering. We also present the associated costs and fees that customers face when using these services. The findings show that there are disparities in the fees that Greek commercial banks impose on their...

This paper demonstrates the importance for energy demand modelling of allowing for trends and seasonal effects that are stochastic in form. Inherent underlying trends may be non-linear and reflect not only technical progress, which usually produces greater energy efficiency, but also other...