Integrated capital markets could smooth a large share of country-specific consumption and income fluctuations. Equity capital play an important role in the process. Insolvency regulations are a key factor for stronger equity market integration. Uniform European insolvency regulations are...

The aim of this study is to investigate the determinants of integration between stock market of Romania and other stock markets of European Union (EU) countries. Correlations between the stock returns represent the level of integration between the stock markets. Empirical analysis are performed...

Cultural allegiances whether inherited, imposed or chosen, affect economic activity. Many of these cultural layers – ethnic background, religion, language, ideological orientation, and artistic interests – spill over national boundaries. Cultural ideas travel the world along many routes from...