This paper studies the month of the year effect, where January effect presents positive and the highest returns of the other months of the year. In order to investigate the specific calendar effect in global level, fifty-five stock market indices from fifty-one countries are examined. Symmetric...

This paper examines the efficiency of decision trees on US economic crisis periods. Many other studies examined various approaches, like noise-to-ratio models, discrete choice models, neural networks, fuzzy logic and neuro-fuzzy systems among others. Two approaches are applied. The first is a...

Purpose Effective business and investment climate can lead to a higher rate of investment, profits and improved productivity, through the creation of an institutional environment, where the state provides high-quality public goods. This study aims to explore the impact of the business-investment...

In this study, we aim to explore and compare the frequency of attendance, and the reasons for non-attendance to cultural activities between natives and first-generation immigrants in Belgium, France, Italy, Spain, Sweden, and the UK. The empirical analysis relies on data derived from the special...

In this study, we aim to explore and compare the frequency of attendance and the reasons for non-attendance to cultural activities between natives and first-generation immigrants in thirteen European countries. The empirical analysis relies on data from the special module on cultural...

Within the diverse populations characterising the modern society, it is essential to explore the experiences of multicultural individuals and their subjective well-being. The aim of this study is to explore the participation of migrants in socio-cultural activities related to arts, theatre,...

As a response to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, governments around the globe have carried on strict lockdown measures affecting millions of jobs, public life, and the well-being of people. This study aims to examine the subjective well-being (SWB) of people, such as the perception of the...