In the optimal tax problem, the maximand is quasi-convex in consumer prices. In such a case, there exists no separating hyperplane between the upper contour set of the maximand and the constraint set. Therefore, the second order properties of optimal tax problems are somewhat non-standard...

The paper highlights the need for a methodological framework on which to base projections in project appraisal applications. Following an initial definition and sizing of the relevant market of the project, the market is analysed in terms of which are the main customer groups, what their needs...

This paper attempts to explore the nature of the goods in a Two Commodity world. The analysis suggests that the only possibility that the two goods have same income elasticity is the case when both goods have unit income elasticities. Moreover, if both the goods have equal income elasticities,...

The travel industry is one of the few industries where there is an increased interest among consumers for on-line reservations. The purpose of this study is to explore and describe consumers’ attitudes towards travel reservations and purchases on the Internet. A questionnaire was distributed...

As a result of the increased competition between self-service chains, retail managers try to strengthen store identity and customer loyalty to an increasing degree. In this respect a number of measures, as for example service management and direct marketing programmes, have been instigated. Most...

Optiunea pentru o anumita strategie de promovare are la baza cunoasterea caracteristicilor consumatorilor de pe piata tinta. In acest caz, nu se poate vorbi despre o influenta semnificativa a comportamentului consumatorului asupra strategiei de promovare. Influenta este, mai degraba, dinspre...

Computer technologies, in general, and Internet technologies, in particular, have had a tremendous impact on all aspects of business over the last several years. One area of continued concern is the protection of intellectual properties within the boundaries of these computer-mediated...