By constructing a production function and using neural networks the authors study major trends of small business development in China. Comparative analysis of these methods is given as well as relative forecast calculations

Norges Bank's advice on the countercyclical capital buffer is based on a broad set of qualitative and quantitative information. The European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) recommends including a general indicator of systemic stress in the financial system in this decision basis. The composite...