Advances in Finance, Accounting, and Economics (AFAE): 207 Volumes

Series Editor(s): Ahmed Driouchi (Al Akhawayn University, Morocco)

ISSN: 2327-5677|EISSN: 2327-5685

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In our changing economic and business environment, it is important to consider the financial changes occurring internationally as well as within individual organizations and business environments. Understanding these changes as well as the factors that influence them is crucial in preparing for our financial future and ensuring economic sustainability and growth.

The Advances in Finance, Accounting, and Economics (AFAE) book series aims to publish comprehensive and informative titles in all areas of economics and economic theory, finance, and accounting to assist in advancing the available knowledge and providing for further research development in these dynamic fields.

Topics Covered

Accounting information systems
Accounting Standards
Applied Accounting
Applied economics
Applied Finance
Auditing
Banking
Bankruptcy
Behavioral Economics
Borrowing and Lending
Comparative Accounting Systems
Corporate Finance
Development Economics
E-Accounting
Economic Downturn
Economic Indices and Quantitative Economic Methods
Economic Policy
Economic Theory
Economics Geography
Economics of Agriculture and Biotechnology
Economics of Innovation and Knowledge
Economics of Intellectual Property Rights
Economics of Migration and Spatial Mobility
Economics of Natural and Environmental Resources
Economics of Risks, Uncertainty, Ambiguity, and Insurance
E-Finance
Entrepreneurship in Accounting and Finance
Environmental And Social Accounting
Ethics in Accounting and Finance
Evidence-Based Studies
Field Research
Finance
Finance and Accounting in SMEs
Fiscal Policy
Health Economics
Interest Rates and Annuities
International Economics
International Trade
Internet Banking
Investments and Derivatives
Labor Economics
Macroeconomics
Managerial Accounting
Microeconomics
Microfinance
Public Finance
Risk Analysis and Management
Statistical Analysis
Stock Market
Taxes
Theoretical Issues in Economics, Finance, and Accounting
Wages and Employment

Titles in Series

The Impact of AI Innovation on Financial Sectors in the Era of Industry 5.0

Mohammad Irfan (NSB Academy Business School, India), Mohammed Elmogy (Information Technology Department, Faculty of Computers and Information, Mansoura University, Egypt), M. Shabri Abd. Majid (Faculty of Economics and Business, Syiah Kuala University, Banda Aceh, Indonesia.), Shaker El-Sappagh (Department of Artificial Intelligence & Machine learning, Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea.)

In the dynamic and ever-changing financial landscape, the seamless integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) has presented unprecedented...

Democratization of Africa and Its Impact on the Global Economy

Ndwakhulu Tshishonga (University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa), Icarbord Tshabangu (Leeds Trinity University, UK)

Democratization of Africa and Its Impact on the Global Economy delves into the intricate relationship between democracy, governance, and development in Africa, shedd...

Management, Technology, and Economic Growth in Smart and Sustainable Cities

Jorge A. Ruiz-Vanoye (Universidad Politécnica de Pachuca, Mexico)

Rapid urbanization poses significant challenges for cities worldwide, demanding sustainable development solutions. However, traditional city management approaches of...

Optimizing Energy Efficiency During a Global Energy Crisis

Meltem Okur Dinçsoy (Trakya University), Hamit Can (Technical University of Sofia, Bulgaria)

The interplay between economic growth and sustainable development is a recurring theme, with discussions centering around the potential effects of nutrition on devel...

Enhancing Sustainability Through Non-Financial Reporting

Albertina Monteiro (ISCAP & CEOS.PP & P.PORTO, Portugal), Ana Pinto Borges (ISAG - European Business School & CICET-FCVC & COMEGI, Portugal), Elvira Vieira (ISAG - European Business School & CICET-FCVC & IPVC & UNIAG, Portugal)

The lack of transparency and accountability in organizations has made it difficult to identify, measure, and disclose their sustainable practices and impacts, creati...

The Sustainable Fintech Revolution: Building a Greener Future for Finance

Kuldeep Singh (JAIN (Deemed to be University)), Rebecca Abraham (Nova Southeastern University, USA), Prasanna Kolar (Koneru lakshmaiah Education Foundation, India)

The fintech industry has transformed the way individuals handle their finances, conduct transactions, and access financial services over the past decade. With increa...

Empowering Women Through Microfinance in Developing Countries

Yahaya Alhassan (University of Sunderland in London, UK), Uzoechi Nwagbara (University of Sunderland in London, UK)

Empowering Women Through Microfinance in Developing Countries is a book that explores how microfinance can be used to empower women in developing countries. It provi...

Theory and Practice of Illegitimate Finance

Abdul Rafay (University of Management and Technology, Pakistan)

In today's interconnected world, fraud and corruption threaten the integrity of global financial systems, making illicit and illegitimate finance a pressing conc...

The Importance of Entrepreneurship in Fostering Economic Progress

Mohammed El Amine Abdelli (University of Western Brittany, France), Naima Bentouir (Ain Temouchent University, Algeria), Esra Sipahi Döngül (Aksaray University, Turkey)

Despite most societies having recognized the vital role of entrepreneurship in driving economic progress, there is still a lack of understanding of the components of...

Perspectives on the Transition Toward Green and Climate Neutral Economies in Asia

Patricia Ordóñez de Pablos (The University of Oviedo, Spain), Mohammad Nabil Almunawar (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei), Muhammad Anshari (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei)

Knowledge management and advanced information technologies such as AI, IoT, machine learning, and more can create digital tools and solutions to build more resilient...

Revolutionizing Financial Services and Markets Through FinTech and Blockchain

Kiran Mehta (Chitkara Business School, Chitkara University, India), Renuka Sharma (Chitkara Business School, Chitkara University, India), Poshan Yu (Soochow University, China & Australian Studies Centre, Shanghai University, China)

The financial services sector experiences millions of transactions representing billions of dollars every day, with security, transparency, and cost-efficiency being...

Sustainable Growth and Global Social Development in Competitive Economies

Andrei Jean Vasile (Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti, Romania), Mile Vasić (European Marketing and Management Association, Banja Luka, Bosnia And Herzegovina), Predrag Vukovic (Institute of Agricultural Economics, Belgrade, Serbia)

In the process of transitioning to the New Normal model of society and economy, business models, development patterns, and structural transformations have started to...

Circular Economy Implementation for Sustainability in the Built Environment

Nicoleta Cobîrzan (Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania), Radu Muntean (Transilvania University of Brașov, Romania), Raluca - Andreea Felseghi (Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania)

The construction sector plays an essential role in the global economy, using many exhaustible natural resources, most of which are renewable in low percentages. Movi...

Concepts and Cases of Illicit Finance

Abdul Rafay (University of Management and Technology, Pakistan)

As fraud and corruption continue to spread globally, illicit and illegitimate finance is one of many areas of concern. To help stop the spread of corruption across f...

The Past, Present, and Future of Accountancy Education and Professions

Nina T. Dorata (St. John's University, USA), Richard C. Jones (Hofstra University, USA), Jennifer Mensche (St. Joseph's University, USA), Mark M. Ulrich (CUNY Queensborough Community College, USA)

Accountancy provides a significant role and impact on the public and private sectors through its various disciplines and specialties. Trust in human and technologica...

Changing World Economic Order in the Post-Pandemic Period

Sushanta Kumar Mahapatra (The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE) (Deemed), Hyderabad, India), Vishal Sarin (Lovely Professional University, India)

Post COVID-19, the world will never be the same. The pandemic not only shattered many assumptions about economic developments and growth, but it also challenged our...

Principles of Financial Control in the Public Sector

Plamena Georgieva Nedyalkova (University of Economics, Bulgaria)

Principles of Financial Control in the Public Sector delves into the compliance and implementation of control principles by control institutions in the public sector...

Accounting and Financial Reporting Challenges for Government, Non-Profits, and the Private Sector

Fábio Albuquerque (Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa, Portugal), Paula Gomes dos Santos (Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa, Portugal)

To follow the macroeconomic scenario in which the entities are inserted, financial reporting is constantly evolving. In addition to the topics that need to be consid...

Perspectives on Blockchain Technology and Responsible Investing

Sonal Trivedi (Chitkara Business School, Chitkara University, India), Rashmi Aggarwal (Chitkara Business School, Chitkara University, India), Gurmeet Singh (The University of the South Pacific, Fiji)

The transformation of green investment and climate finance by blockchain establishes the relationship between global efforts for climate adaptation and this innovati...

Mainstreaming Cryptocurrency and the Future of Digital Finance

Hamed Taherdoost (University Canada West, Canada)

Money is no longer limited to physical currency or credit and debit cards; however, cryptocurrencies are emerging due to recent technological advancements. Financial...

Handbook of Research on Designing Sustainable Supply Chains to Achieve a Circular Economy

Yanamandra Ramakrishna (Skyline University College, UAE), Siti Norida Wahab (Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia)

Securing a sustainable supply chain is crucial for business and the future of humanity. Intending to lower waste and carbon emissions, businesses are investing more...

Exploring Business Ecosystems and Innovation Capacity Building in Global Economics

Mihir Joshi (Banasthali Vidyapith University, India), Mohsen Brahmi (University of Sfax, Tunisia), Luigi Aldieri (University of Salerno, Italy), Concetto Paolo Vinci (University of Salerno, Italy)

All nations must become self-reliant and as such need to analyze the concept and terminologies associated with business ecosystems and social innovation ecosystems....

Emerging Insights on the Relationship Between Cryptocurrencies and Decentralized Economic Models

Dhanapal Kesavan (SRM Institute of Science and Technology, India), N. Mari Anand (Department of Business Studies, University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Salalah, Oman)

The significance of cryptocurrencies can be understood clearly with their high market penetration in recent times. The central banks, economists, business profession...

Concepts, Cases, and Regulations in Financial Fraud and Corruption

Abdul Rafay (University of Management and Technology, Pakistan)

During the last few decades, financially and technologically corrupt practices, such as financial and technological crimes, frauds, forgeries, scandals, and money la...

Exploring the Dark Side of FinTech and Implications of Monetary Policy

Sheraz Ahmed (LUT University, Finland), John Agyekum Addae (LUT University, Finland & Ghana Communication Technology University, Ghana), Kwame Simpe Ofori (International University of Grand-Bassam, Côte d’Ivoire & University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, China)

FinTech has revolutionized the way financial services are delivered and consumed in the modern world and the use of central bank digital currencies is gaining tracti...

Future Outlooks on Corporate Finance and Opportunities for Robust Economic Planning

Siraj Kariyilaparambu Kunjumuhammed (Modern College of Business and Science, Oman), Nithya Ramachandran (University of Technology and Applied Science, Oman)

Corporate finance decisions showcase the responses of corporations to address challenges on both the demand and supply sides and the firm value chain. Corporate perf...

Considerations of Territorial Planning, Space, and Economic Activity in the Global Economy

Helmuth Yesid Arias Gomez (Masaryk Institute of Advanced Studies (MIAS), Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic), Gabriela Antošová (Institute of Education and Communication, Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague, Czech Republic)

Economic activity is embedded in specific surroundings, and ultimately, these conditions determine productivity and efficiency. However, the use of space in the form...

Transforming Economies Through Microfinance in Developing Nations

Yahaya Alhassan (University of Sunderland in London, UK), Uzoechi Nwagbara (University of Sunderland in London, UK)

Following the positive impact of microfinance on poverty reduction, women empowerment, and microenterprise development in some countries in Asia and Africa, a huge a...

Advanced Machine Learning Algorithms for Complex Financial Applications

Mohammad Irfan (CMR Institute of Technology, India), Mohamed Elhoseny (American University in the Emirates, UAE), Salina Kassim (International Islamic University of Malaysia, Malaysia), Noura Metawa (University of Sharjah, UAE)

The advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning have significantly affected the way financial services are offered and adopted today. Important fina...

Blockchain Applications in Cryptocurrency for Technological Evolution

Atour Taghipour (Normandy University, France)

The development of information technology in supply chains has shown that this digital revolution can be a source of performance for enterprises and governments. Amo...

Handbook of Research on Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge Management in Asia’s Digital Economy

Patricia Ordóñez de Pablos (The University of Oviedo, Spain), Xi Zhang (Tianjin University, China), Mohammad Nabil Almunawar (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei)

Artificial intelligence (AI) and knowledge management can create innovative digital solutions and business opportunities in Asia from circular and green economies to...

Handbook of Research on Stock Market Investment Practices and Portfolio Management

Renuka Sharma (Chitkara Business School, Chitkara University, India), Kiran Mehta (Chitkara Business School, Chitkara University, India)

For the first time since the Great Depression, financial market issues threatened to derail global economic growth. This global financial crisis forced a reconsidera...

Perspectives of Management Accounting for Sustainable Business Practices

Ionica Oncioiu (Titu Maiorescu University, Romania)

In the 21st century, management accounting gains new dimensions, expanding its research area. Additionally, management of sustainable performance is one of the pheno...

Wealth Expanding Theory Under the Principle of Efficiency-Equity Equilibrium

Fred Y. Ye (Nanjing University, China)

It has been suggested that national economic policies should focus on taxation to achieve social equity and interest rates for economic efficiency; wealth distributi...

Emerging Trends and Insights on Economic Inequality in the Wake of Global Crises

Shilpa Deo (MIT World Peace University, India), A.V. Senthil Kumar (Hindusthan College of Arts and Science, India)

Global inequality has been a burning issue for years now. As the economies progress, it is expected that the benefits of growth will percolate to the lower sections...

Finance for Sustainability in a Turbulent Economy

Abdul Rafay (University of Management and Technology, Pakistan)

Climate change and the depletion of resources will have a long-lasting effect on the globe. Thus, it is essential that businesses and organizations across the world...

Opportunities and Challenges for Multinational Enterprises and Foreign Direct Investment in the Belt and Road Initiative

Miraj Ahmed Bhuiyan (Guangdong University of Finance and Economics, China), Isidora Beraha (Institute of Economic Sciences, Serbia)

The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is establishing significant connectivity networks, including a complex network of aviation e-services and trade network systems. I...

AI-Enabled Agile Internet of Things for Sustainable FinTech Ecosystems

Sandeep Kautish (Lord Buddha Education Foundation, Nepal), Guneet Kaur (Research Scholar at University of Stirling, FinTech Editor at Cointelegraph)

As the spectrum of the internet of things (IoT) expands, artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted agile IoT is the way forward for sustainable finance. The depth of agi...

Applications, Challenges, and Opportunities of Blockchain Technology in Banking and Insurance

S. L. Gupta (Birla Institute of Technology, Noida, India), Pooja Kansra (Mittal School of Business, Lovely Professional University, India), Gagan Kukreja (College of Business Administration, University of Bahrain, Bahrain)

The surge in technological transformation affects all business model phases over many industries. Emerging technologies provide new avenues for industries to increas...

Institutions, Resilience, and Dynamic Capabilities of Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in Emerging Economies

Shivani Inder (Chitkara Business School, Chitkara University, India), Amandeep Singh (Chitkara Business School, Chitkara University, India), Sandhir Sharma (Chitkara Business School, Chitkara University, India)

Entrepreneurial ecosystems enhance economic activities and growth in emerging economies. Such ecosystems sustain entrepreneurial ventures that provide a great push t...

COVID-19's Impact on the Cryptocurrency Market and the Digital Economy

Nadia Mansour (University of Sousse, Tunisia & University of Salamanca, Spain), Salha Ben Salem (University of Monastir, Tunisia)

The digital revolution is impacting not only organizations but all areas of society. No sector of activity has been spared, and the survival of many organizations de...

Modern Regulations and Practices for Social and Environmental Accounting

Teresa Eugénio (Centre of Applied Research in Management and Economics (CARME), School of Technology and Management, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Portugal), Graça Azevedo (University of Aveiro, Portugal), Ana Fialho (CEFAGE, University of Évora, Portugal)

There has been an increased interest in social and environmental issues in recent years as more consideration is given to the idea of sustainability and social accou...

Impact of Open Innovation on the World Economy

Orlando Lima Rua (Polytechnic of Porto, Portugal)

Open innovation has revolutionized the way businesses adapt to situations, handle problems, and interact with other corporations. Establishing these collaborative bu...

Handbook of Research on Challenges in Public Economics in the Era of Globalization

Şahin Akkaya (Istanbul University, Turkey), Başak Ergüder (Istanbul University, Turkey)

Over time, public goods, services, and policies have been developed for the welfare of people all over the world, and public finance in particular focuses on challen...

Handbook of Research on Green, Circular, and Digital Economies as Tools for Recovery and Sustainability

Patricia Ordóñez de Pablos (The University of Oviedo, Spain), Xi Zhang (Tianjin University, China), Mohammad Nabil Almunawar (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei)

Global society has simultaneously faced several unprecedented health, social, and economic challenges. Countries need to recover economic growth quickly, boost produ...

Handbook of Research on the Significance of Forensic Accounting Techniques in Corporate Governance

Suleman Sherali Kamwani (A'Sharqiyah University, Oman), Elisabete S. Vieira (University of Aveiro, Portugal), Mara Madaleno (University of Aveiro, Portugal), Graça Azevedo (University of Aveiro, Portugal)

The financial community has undergone a realization of the failure of corporate communication required for forensic professionals to expose structural weaknesses wit...

Handbook of Research on Energy and Environmental Finance 4.0

Abdul Rafay (University of Management and Technology, Pakistan)

Energy and environmental finance (EEF) is an emerging global phenomenon. During the last few decades, many countries started monitoring EEF practices. Major componen...

Building the High-Performance Finance Function

André de Waal (Finance Function Research and Development Center BV, The Netherlands & HPO Center BV, The Netherlands), Eelco Bilstra (Finance Function Research and Development Center BV, The Netherlands), Jacques Bootsman (Finance Function Research and Development Center BV, The Netherlands)

The finance function can be regarded as the spider in the organizational web, as it has relations with every part of the organization and is also represented on the...

Digitalization as a Driver for Smart Economy in the Post-COVID-19 Era

Leonilde Reis (Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal, Portugal), Luísa Cagica Carvalho (Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal, Portugal & CEFAGE, Universidade de Évora, Portugal), Clara Silveira (Polytechnic Institute of Guarda, Portugal), Duarte Xara Brasil (Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal, Portugal)

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the implementation of digital transformation strategies, and there has been an exponential increase in the demand for intellige...

Strategic Cooperation and Partnerships Between Australia and South Asia: Economic Development, Trade, and Investment Opportunities Post COVID-19

Anita Medhekar (Central Queensland University, Australia), Sreeparna Saha (Central Queensland University, Australia), Farooq Haq (Canadian University Dubai, UAE)

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced countries around the globe into lockdown, imposing trade and travel restrictions with devastating economic impacts on all sectors of...

Cases on Applying Knowledge Economy Principles for Economic Growth in Developing Nations

Danilo Piaggesi (Knowledge for Development (K4D), USA), Helena Landazuri (Knowledge for Development (K4D), USA), Bo Jia (Tsinghua University, China)

The knowledge economy is the added non-monetary value that society accrues from increased access to data, information, and knowledge in the new, globally connected w...

Handbook of Research on New Challenges and Global Outlooks in Financial Risk Management

Mara Madaleno (GOVCOPP, University of Aveiro, Portugal), Elisabete Vieira (GOVCOPP, University of Aveiro, Portugal), Nicoleta Bărbuță-Mișu (University of Galati, Romania)

Risk affects many different companies, industries, and institutions, and the COVID-19 pandemic has caused more challenges than before to arise. In the wake of these...

Economic Impact and Recovery Following a Global Health Crisis

Brian W. Sloboda (University of Maryland Global Campus, USA), Yaya Sissoko (Indiana University of Pennsylvania, USA)

The COVID-19 pandemic has raised challenges in the assessment of macroeconomic and microeconomic impacts. The impacts of COVID-19 on the macro and micro sectors of t...

Stabilizing Currency and Preserving Economic Sovereignty Using the Grondona System

Patrick Collins (Independent Researcher, Japan)

The monetary instability experienced in recent years imposes enormous costs worldwide and has led to calls for a reset of the international monetary system. To avoid...

COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on New Economy Development and Societal Change

Cristina Raluca Gh. Popescu (University of Bucharest, Romania & The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania & TheNational Institute for Research and Development in Environmental Protection (INCDPM), Romania& National Research and Development Institute for Gas Turbines (COMOTI), Romania)

Globalization and technological advances have the immense power to create a new economy, address sustainability concerns, and facilitate societal changes. In additio...

Transitioning From Globalized to Localized and Self-Reliant Economies

Ruchika Gupta (Amity University, India), Priyank Srivastava (Amity University, India), Shiv Ranjan (Amity University, India), M. Affan Badar (Indiana State University, USA)

The outbreak of COVID-19 had a profound impact on global economic growth. Global trade has transformed drastically and will only continue to do so as countries vote...

Microfinance and Sustainable Development in Africa

Yahaya Alhassan (University of Sunderland in London, UK), Uzoechi Nwagbara (University of the West of Scotland, UK & Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK)

The use of microfinance for poverty reduction and economic development in the developing world is growing. However, this concept needs to be expanded to ensure its s...

Redefining Global Economic Thinking for the Welfare of Society

Md Mashiur Rahman (Bank Asia Ltd., Bangladesh), Richa Goel (Amity University, Noida, India), Anthony P. Gomes (TeamPeople, USA), Md Almas Uzzaman (Independent Researcher, Australia)

The richest one percent of the entire population of the world now owns more than half of the global wealth. Global wealth is unequally distributed, gross domestic pr...

FinTech Development for Financial Inclusiveness

Muhammad Anshari (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei), Mohamad Nabil Almunawar (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei), Masairol Masri (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei)

Financial technology (FinTech) and its related products are considered a major disruptive innovation in financial services, substantially elevating financial solutio...

Handbook of Research on Global Aspects of Sustainable Finance in Times of Crises

Ibrahim Yasar Gok (Süleyman Demirel University, Turkey & Freie Universität Berlin, Germany)

Sustainable finance has been one of the emerging areas of finance in the last decade. With its emphasis on any form of financial services that take environmental, so...

Evaluating Trade and Economic Relations Between India and Southeast Asia

Anita Medhekar (Central Queensland University, Australia), Harpreet Kaur (Central Queensland University, Australia)

Owing to a strong cultural and historical bond, India and Southeast Asia have progressed rapidly. Though there are political and ideological differences between thes...

Handbook of Research on Developing Circular, Digital, and Green Economies in Asia

Patricia Ordóñez de Pablos (The University of Oviedo, Spain)

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused extraordinary disruptions in societies, companies, and nations across the globe. In response to this global devastation, companies n...

Impact of Global Issues on International Trade

Ahu Coşkun Özer (Marmara University, Turkey)

International trade is vital in today’s world; international trade can be affected by a number of issues such as terrorism, economic crises, and pandemics such as CO...

CSR and Management Accounting Challenges in a Time of Global Crises

Ionica Oncioiu (Titu Maiorescu University, Romania)

Modern companies are subject to increasing pressures to conduct their business in an environmentally responsible manner due to social and environmental problems. Man...

Handbook of Research on Climate Change and the Sustainable Financial Sector

Odunayo Magret Olarewaju (Durban University of Technology, South Africa), Idris Olayiwola Ganiyu (University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)

Climate change is a major problem, generating both risks and opportunities that will have a direct impact on the economy and the financial sector. In recent years, c...

Handbook of Research on the Empirical Aspects of Strategic Trade Negotiations and Management

Nuno Crespo (ISCTE – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, Portugal), Nadia Simoes (ISCTE – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, Portugal)

International trade is a key dimension of the world economy, it is a critical factor in raising living standards, increasing employment, and providing a larger varie...

Handbook of Research on Financial Management During Economic Downturn and Recovery

Nuno Miguel Teixeira (Center for Research in Business and Administration, School of Business Sciences, Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal, Portugal), Inês Lisboa (CARME, School of Management and Technology, Polytechnic of Leiria, Portugal)

Times of crisis are unexpected and they bring diverse challenges and opportunities for companies, financial markets, and the economy. On one hand, more risk and unce...

Understanding the Active Economy and Emerging Research on the Value of Sports, Recreation, and Wellness

David J. Finch (Mount Royal University, Canada), David Legg (Mount Royal University, Canada)

The active economy incorporates several disciplines that include sport performance, sport business, recreation, tourism, physical activity, urban planning, leisure,...

Applied Doughnut Economics and Neuroeconomic Psychology for Business and Politics

Torben Larsen (DEALs Online Collaborative Platform, Denmark)

Psychological and ecological research has eroded the foundation of mainstream economics, and a new approach is needed rather than an adaptation of existing theory. T...

Handbook of Research on Islamic Social Finance and Economic Recovery After a Global Health Crisis

Salina Kassim (Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance, International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia), Anwar Hasan Abdullah Othman (Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance, International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia), Razali Haron (Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance, International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia)

Social financial reporting as an economic tool presents the firm as a socio-economic unit with empowered social capital to enable a sustainable economic solution, pa...

Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing in Global Financial Systems

Abdul Rafay (University of Management and Technology, Pakistan)

During the last few decades, corrupt financial practices were increasingly being monitored in many countries around the globe. The past few decades have been eventfu...

Financial Management and Risk Analysis Strategies for Business Sustainability

Joaquín Enríquez-Díaz (University of A Coruña, Spain), Laura Castro-Santos (University of A Coruña, Spain), Félix Puime-Guillén (University of A Coruña, Spain)

In light of the Sustainable Development Goals, sustainability is a factor to consider for understanding the changes that are coming in the business world and in diff...

Handbook of Research on Theory and Practice of Financial Crimes

Abdul Rafay (University of Management and Technology, Pakistan)

Black money and financial crime are emerging global phenomena. During the last few decades, corrupt financial practices were increasingly being monitored in many cou...

Theory of Shocks, COVID-19, and Normative Fundamentals for Policy Responses

Olga Ivanovna Pilipenko (The Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Russia), Zoya Andreevna Pilipenko (Bank of Russia, Russia), Andrey Igorevich Pilipenko (The Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Russia)

The phenomenon of shocks is often mentioned in relation to economic crises but rarely studied. This gap in research has resulted in shocks being poorly understood, w...

Comparative Research on Earnings Management, Corporate Governance, and Economic Value

Elisabete S. Vieira (University of Aveiro, Portugal), Mara Madaleno (University of Aveiro, Portugal), Graça Azevedo (University of Aveiro, Portugal)

New trends are emerging regarding earnings management and corporate governance showing similarities and striking differences in the practices of different countries...

Examining the Intersection of Circular Economy, Forestry, and International Trade

Badri Narayanan Gopalakrishnan (University of Washington, USA), Taranjeet Duggal (Amity University, India), Tavishi Tewary (Jaipuria Institute of Management Noida, India)

Sustainable development has always been a contested concept and has been extensively debated over the last 30 years with new classifications arising since then. Ther...

Influence of FinTech on Management Transformation

Amira Sghari (Faculty of Economics and Management, University of Sfax, Tunisia), Karim Mezghani (Al Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Saudi Arabia & University of Sfax, Tunisia)

Digital financial services are starting to become increasingly popular with consumers, thereby fostering a favorable climate for digital entrepreneurship: mobile pay...

Handbook of Research on Institutional, Economic, and Social Impacts of Globalization and Liberalization

Yilmaz Bayar (Bandirma Onyedi Eylul University, Turkey)

Globalization is a multi-dimensional concept reflecting the increased economic, social, cultural, and political integration of countries. There has been no pinpointe...

Bridging Microeconomics and Macroeconomics and the Effects on Economic Development and Growth

Pantelis C. Kostis (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece)

In recent decades, the mainstream microeconomic and macroeconomic analysis was proven to be insufficient for exploring the dynamic and complex interactions among hum...

Machine Learning Applications for Accounting Disclosure and Fraud Detection

Stylianos Papadakis (Hellenic Mediterranean University, Greece), Alexandros Garefalakis (Hellenic Mediterranean University, Greece), Christos Lemonakis (Hellenic Mediterranean University, Greece), Christiana Chimonaki (University οf Portsmouth, UK), Constantin Zopounidis (School of Production Engineering and Management, Technical University of Crete, Greece & Audencia Business School, France)

The prediction of the valuation of the “quality” of firm accounting disclosure is an emerging economic problem that has not been adequately analyzed in the relevant...

Corporate Governance and Its Implications on Accounting and Finance

Ahmad Alqatan (University of Portsmouth, UK), Khaled Hussainey (University of Portsmouth, UK), Hichem Khlif (University of Sfax, Tunisia)

After the global financial crisis, the topic of corporate governance has been gaining momentum in accounting and finance literature since it may influence firm and b...

Recent Applications of Financial Risk Modelling and Portfolio Management

Tihana Škrinjarić (University of Zagreb, Croatia), Mirjana Čižmešija (University of Zagreb, Croatia), Bryan Christiansen (Global Training Group, Ltd, UK)

In today’s financial market, portfolio and risk management are facing an array of challenges. This is due to increasing levels of knowledge and data that are being m...

Fostering Innovation and Competitiveness With FinTech, RegTech, and SupTech

Iustina Alina Boitan (Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania), Kamilla Marchewka-Bartkowiak (Poznan University of Economics and Business, Poland)

Due to the emergence of innovative technologies, various professional fields are transforming their traditional business practices. Specifically, the financial and l...

Innovative Strategies for Implementing FinTech in Banking

Yousif Abdullatif Albastaki (Ahlia University, Bahrain), Anjum Razzaque (Ahlia University, Bahrain), Adel M. Sarea (Ahlia University, Bahrain)

FinTech is encouraging various new practices, such as diminishing the use of cash in different countries, increasing rate of mobile payments, and introducing new alg...

Circular Economy and Re-Commerce in the Fashion Industry

Archana Shrivastava (Jaypee Business School, JIIT, Noida, India), Geetika Jain (FMS, Amity University, Noida, India), Justin Paul (University of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico)

The apparel industry has the scale, reach, and technical expertise to deliver on-target sustainable development goals within the industry’s sphere of influence in it...

Mapping, Managing, and Crafting Sustainable Business Strategies for the Circular Economy

Susana Serrano Rodrigues (Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Portugal), Paulo Jorge Almeida (Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Portugal), Nuno Miguel Castaheira Almeida (Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Portugal)

As the planet’s natural resources continue to be depleted, society’s environmental awareness has grown. Businesses especially are being coerced into incorporating mo...

Applied Econometric Analysis: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Brian W. Sloboda (University of Maryland Global Campus, USA), Yaya Sissoko (Indiana University of Pennsylvania, USA)

Professionals are constantly searching for competitive solutions to help determine current and future economic tendencies. Econometrics uses statistical methods and...

Handbook of Research on Accounting and Financial Studies

Luís Farinha (University of Beira Interior, Portugal), Ana Baltazar Cruz (School of Management, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Portugal), João Renato Sebastião (Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Portugal)

The competitive nature of organizations in today’s globalized world has led to the development of various approaches to increasing profitability and maintaining an a...

Emerging Tools and Strategies for Financial Management

Begoña Álvarez-García (Universidade da Coruña, Spain), José-Pablo Abeal-Vázquez (Universidade da Coruña, Spain)

Over the past years, significant changes have occurred in the corporate sector arising from globalization, increasing international competitiveness, and intensive us...

Recent Advances and Applications in Alternative Investments

Constantin Zopounidis (Technical University of Crete, Greece & Audencia Business School, France), Dimitris Kenourgios (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece), George Dotsis (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece)

In recent years, there has been a swell of investment opportunities in contemporary asset classes that have gained considerable attention, including cryptocurrencies...

Economics, Business, and Islamic Finance in ASEAN Economics Community

Patricia Ordoñez de Pablos (The University of Oviedo, Spain), Mohammad Nabil Almunawar (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei), Muhamad Abduh (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei)

The economic integration of Southeast Asia or ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) offers enormous opportunities for its members to develop and collectively collaborate wi...

Growth and Emerging Prospects of International Islamic Banking

Abdul Rafay (University of Management and Technology, Pakistan)

As an ever-growing international business, Islamic banking has changed the face of economics in recent years. As more and more industries embrace Islamic principles,...

Regional Trade and Development Strategies in the Era of Globalization

Akhilesh Chandra Prabhakar (Lovely Professional University, India), Gurpreet Kaur (Lovely Professional University, India), Vasilii Erokhin (Harbin Engineering University, China)

Despite three decades of continuous globalization, transitional economies in many countries remain marginalized. In order to maximize the positive growth of employme...

Algorithms for Solving Financial Portfolio Design Problems: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Fatima Zohra Lebbah (Ecole Supérieure en Génie Electrique et Energétique (ESG2E), Oran, Algeria & Laboratoire de Recherche en Informatique de Sidi Bel-Abbès (LabRI-SBA), Equipe de Computational Intelligence and Soft Computing (CISCO), Ecole Supérieure en Informatique de Sidi Bel-Abbès, Algeria)

In the current scope of economics, the management of client portfolios has become a considerable problem within financial institutions due to the amount of risk that...

Regional Integration and Future Cooperation Initiatives in the Eurasian Economic Union

Maria Lagutina (Saint Petersburg State University, Russia)

The integration of the Eurasian Economic Union has been under constant development as officials try to successfully implement new economic policies within its variou...

Handbook of Research on Theory and Practice of Global Islamic Finance

Abdul Rafay (University of Management and Technology, Pakistan)

As an emerging global phenomenon, Islamic economics and the financial system has expanded exponentially in recent decades. Many components of the industry are still...

Challenges and Impacts of Religious Endowments on Global Economics and Finance

Buerhan Saiti (Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University, Turkey), Adel Sarea (Ahlia University, Bahrain)

Poverty is one of the top problems the Muslim community faces today. A scholastic approach towards a solution based on the values and cultural contexts of the Muslim...

Impact of Mobile Payment Applications and Transfers on Business

Thaisaiyi Zephania Opati (Riara University, Kenya), Martin Kang'ethe Gachukia (Riara University, Kenya)

Consumers continue to rely heavily on their phones to complete such tasks as transferring funds between banks or accounts, depositing or withdrawing funds, paying bi...

Handbook of Research on Social and Economic Development in the European Union

Yilmaz Bayar (Bandirma Onyedi Eylul University, Turkey)

The EU has experienced serious economic and political crises such as the sovereign debt crisis and Brexit in the past few years. However, despite these issues, the E...

Avatar-Based Models, Tools, and Innovation in the Digital Economy

Vardan Mkrttchian (HHH University, Australia), Leyla Gamidullaeva (Penza State University, Russia), Ekaterina Aleshina (Penza State University, Russia)

Fierce competition in today's global market offers a powerful motivation for developing even more sophisticated and multi-functional technology tools. Implementi...

Monetary Policies and Independence of the Central Banks in E7 Countries

Hasan Dinçer (İstanbul Medipol University, Turkey), Serhat Yüksel (İstanbul Medipol University, Turkey)

Central banking independence is a crucial factor for sustainable economic development of multiple countries. The multiple components for such systems, however, makes...

Handbook of Research on Creating Sustainable Value in the Global Economy

Ulas Akkucuk (Uşak University)

During the first decade of the 21st century, the world has witnessed a plethora of corporate scandals, global economic crises, and rising environmental concerns. As...

Examining the Relationship Between Economics and Philosophy

Ilkben Akansel (University of Bartin, Turkey)

In today’s data-driven world, certain infrastructures of society have begun to lose their anthropological traits. Economics, specifically, has started placing import...

Comparative Approaches to Old and New Institutional Economics

Ilkben Akansel (Bartin University, Turkey)

As today’s world develops and evolves, so does its economics. New economic approaches have begun to emerge, but traditional methods are still being implemented. As b...

Advanced Integrated Approaches to Environmental Economics and Policy: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Sebastiano Patti (University of Catania, Italy), Giampiero Trizzino (Regional Council of Environment and Territory, Italy)

Sustainable development remains a significant issue in a globalized world requiring new economic standards and practices for the betterment of the environment as wel...

Networked Business Models in the Circular Economy

Bogdan Nogalski (WSB University in Gdańsk, Poland), Agnieszka Anna Szpitter (University of Gdańsk, Poland), Adam Jabłoński (WSB University in Poznań, Poland), Marek Jabłoński (WSB University in Poznań, Poland)

Economic changes in a globalized world require businesses to create new management practices to remain competitive and successful. While a network paradigm is a key...

Transforming Businesses With Bitcoin Mining and Blockchain Applications

Dharmendra Singh Rajput (VIT University, India), Ramjeevan Singh Thakur (Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal, India), Syed Muzamil Basha (Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, India)

The success of many companies through the assistance of bitcoin proves that technology continually dominates and transforms how economics operate. However, a deeper,...

Impact of Financial Technology (FinTech) on Islamic Finance and Financial Stability

Nader Naifar (Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Saudi Arabia & University of Sfax, Tunisia)

With advancing technologies like distributed ledgers, smart contracts, and digital payment platforms, financial services must be innovative in order to remain releva...

Sharing Economy and the Impact of Collaborative Consumption

Iviane Ramos de Luna (Open University of Catalonia, Spain), Àngels Fitó-Bertran (Open University of Catalonia, Spain), Josep Lladós-Masllorens (Open University of Catalonia, Spain), Francisco Liébana-Cabanillas (University of Granada, Spain)

The introduction of new technology and technological services worldwide has ushered in a new wave of peer-to-peer and access-driven companies that are disrupting the...

Migration and Urbanization: Local Solutions for Global Economic Challenges

Denis Ushakov (Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Thailand)

International migration and urbanization as economic processes can provide great opportunities to solve local and regional economic and social problems and lead to t...

Management Accounting Standards for Sustainable Business Practices

Ionica Oncioiu (Titu Maiorescu University, Romania), Gary Cokins (Analytics-Based Performance Management LLC, USA), Sorinel Căpuşneanu (Titu Maiorescu University, Romania), Dan Ioan Topor (1 Decembrie 1918 University, Romania)

Modern companies are under increasing pressure to conduct their business in an environmentally responsible manner due to social and environmental problems. They must...

International Trade Policies in the Era of Globalization

Ahu Coşkun Özer (Marmara University, Turkey)

Though globalization has removed commercial walls between countries and implemented new international trade policies, trade barriers still exist. Due to the various...

Financial Technology and Disruptive Innovation in ASEAN

Muhammad Anshari (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei), Mohammad Nabil Almunawar (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei), Masairol Masri (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei)

The emergence of financial technology (FinTech)-related products is causing major disruptions in financial services that enable financial solutions and innovative bu...

Handbook of Research on Economic and Political Implications of Green Trading and Energy Use

Ramesh Chandra Das (Vidyasagar University, India)

Industrial houses have, in recent years, begun to favor green products and financial institutions are funneling investible funds to environmentally friendly industri...

Emerging Research on Monetary Policy, Banking, and Financial Markets

Cristi Spulbar (University of Craiova, Romania), Ramona Birau (Constantin Brâncuși University of Targu Jiu, Romania)

As more and more emerging markets seek to compete in an ever-growing pool of global competitors, rapidly growing economies are consistently running into issues relat...

Modernization and Accountability in the Social Economy Sector

Augusta Ferreira (University of Aveiro, Portugal), Rui Marques (University of Aveiro, Portugal), Graça Azevedo (University of Aveiro, Portugal), Helena Inácio (University of Aveiro, Portugal), Carlos Santos (University of Aveiro, Portugal)

The social economy sector (SES) faces pressures for greater accountability to their funders, users, and citizens, and a growing need to report good practices in the...

Foreign Business in China and Opportunities for Technological Innovation and Sustainable Economics

Anna Visvizi (Deree – The American College of Greece, Greece), Miltiadis Lytras (Deree – The American College of Greece, Greece), Xi Zhang (Tianjin University, China), Jie Zhao (Anhui University, China)

Productivity remains the critical determinant of long-term national growth and prosperity. The effects of today’s globalism on productivity demands the need for busi...

Handbook of Research on Global Issues in Financial Communication and Investment Decision Making

Hasan Dinçer (Istanbul Medipol University, Turkey), Serhat Yüksel (Istanbul Medipol University, Turkey)

Globalization has brought many risks to the financial market. A much higher level of competition and certain laws and regulations have driven executive leaders to re...

Behavioral Finance and Decision-Making Models

Tripti Tripathi (Jiwaji University, India), Manoj Kumar Dash (Khallikote University, India), Gaurav Agrawal (Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management Gwalior, India)

Behavioral finance challenges the traditional assumption that individuals are rational by focusing on the cognitive and emotional aspects of finance, which draws on...

Global Challenges in Public Finance and International Relations

Deniz Şahin Duran (Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University, Turkey), Yusuf Temür (Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University, Turkey), Doğan Bozdoğan (Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University, Turkey)

Although the concept of international public goods has been established, new international public needs arise by the day. For example, while there are many taxation...

International Financial Reporting Standards and New Directions in Earnings Management

Jonas da Silva Oliveira (Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (ISCTE-IUL), Portugal), Graça Maria do Carmo Azevedo (University of Aveiro, Portugal), Augusta da Conceição Santos Ferreira (University of Aveiro, Portugal)

The fiscal market is an unpredictable torrent of information that modern organizations strive to understand. Business professionals dedicate themselves to understand...

Throughput Accounting in a Hyperconnected World

Ionica Oncioiu (European Academy of the Regions, Belgium)

This reference book is an IGI Global Core Reference for 2019 as it provides trending research on the ethical management of financial information. With the recent foc...

International Firms’ Economic Nationalism and Trade Policies in the Globalization Era

Harish C. Chandan (Argosy University, USA), Bryan Christiansen (Global Research Society, LLC, USA)

The current world economy is interconnected; however, due to recent economic crises, trade deficits, and nationalist movements, there is a political trend of economi...

Organizational Auditing and Assurance in the Digital Age

Rui Pedro Marques (University of Aveiro, Portugal), Carlos Santos (University of Aveiro, Portugal), Helena Inácio (University of Aveiro, Portugal)

Auditing is constantly and quickly changing due to the continuous evolution of information and communication technologies. As the auditing process is forced to adapt...

FinTech as a Disruptive Technology for Financial Institutions

Abdul Rafay (University of Management and Technology, Pakistan)

Financial institutions are tasked with keeping businesses of all sizes financially sounds while also providing accessible banking options to everyday individuals. Fi...

The Circular Economy and Its Implications on Sustainability and the Green Supply Chain

Ulas Akkucuk (Uşak University)

In the modern world, solid and liquid waste deposits are mounting due to increasing populations and wealth. Businesses are therefore being put under pressure to pay...

Planning and Analyzing Foreign Direct Investment Projects: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Halil Sarıaslan (Başkent University, Turkey)

Globalization, accelerated by information technologies, has increased the speed of business transactions and has reduced the distances between international business...

Maintaining Financial Stability in Times of Risk and Uncertainty

Abhishek Behl (Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India), Sushma Nayak (Symbiosis International University (Deemed), India)

Risks and uncertainties―market, financial, operational, social, humanitarian, environmental, and institutional―are the inherent realities of the modern world. Stock...

Global Trends of Modernization in Budgeting and Finance

Denis Ushakov (Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Thailand)

Traditional financial markets are the most important lever of social and economic impact that can effectively regulate markets, industries, national economies, and i...

Corporate Insolvency Law and Bankruptcy Reforms in the Global Economy

Amit Kashyap (Nirma University, India)

With the increasing interdependence of global economies, international relations are becoming a more complex system. Through this, the growth of any economy is depen...

Time Bank as a Complementary Economic System: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Lukas Valek (University of Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic), Vladimir Bures (University of Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic)

Contemporary research in the field of time-based currency has generally been unstructured and takes a retrospective point of view. In practice, approaches to this fi...

Economic Dynamics of Global Energy Geopolitics

Ahmet Salih Ikiz (Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Turkey)

The dominant powers in world energy geopolitics have radically changed in last couple of decades due to the increased demand for natural energy resources (i.e., coal...

Co-Manufacturing and New Economic Paradigms

Giulio Focardi (Osun WES, Italy), Lorenza Salati (Osun WES, Italy)

Workspaces and their design have a vast impact on the comfort and productivity of employees. Therefore, the structure of a workspace can be used to determine the soc...

Emerging Economic Models for Global Sustainability and Social Development

Bryan Christiansen (Global Research Society, LLC, USA), Irina Sysoeva (Independent Researcher, Russia), Alexandra Udovikina (Independent Researcher, Russia), Anna Ketova (Khabarovsk State Academy of Economics and Law, Russia)

Change is an inevitable aspect of human life. As time goes by, certain processes and ways of doing things become inadequate. When it comes to economic systems, there...

Handbook of Research on Microfinancial Impacts on Women Empowerment, Poverty, and Inequality

Ramesh Chandra Das (Vidyasagar University, India)

One of the major tools of attaining proper development all around the world is complete financial inclusion, such that all classes of people can secure their lifesty...

Techno-Social Systems for Modern Economical and Governmental Infrastructures

Alexander Troussov (The Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Russia), Sergey Maruev (The Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Russia)

Applications have transformed the collaboration environment from a mere document collection into a highly interconnected social space. These systems interoperate wit...

Perspectives, Trends, and Applications in Corporate Finance and Accounting

Constantin Zopounidis (School of Production Engineering and Management, Technical University of Crete, Greece & Audencia Business School, France), Apostolos G. Christopoulos (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece), Petros Kalantonis (Technological Education Institute (TEI) of Piraeus, Greece)

Financial analyses, investments, and accounting practices are continually developing and improving areas that have seen significant advancements in the past century....

Maintaining Sustainable Accounting Systems in Small Business

Luísa Cagica Carvalho (Open University, Portugal & University of Évora, Portugal), Elisa Truant (University of Turin, Italy)

Accounting systems and sustainability management are vital for company management and performance. This is particularly difficult for small businesses. As such, it i...

Microfinance and Its Impact on Entrepreneurial Development, Sustainability, and Inclusive Growth

Ramesh Chandra Das (Vidyasagar University, India)

Microfinance is a broad variety of services, such as microcredit, for entrepreneurs and small businesses lacking access to banking and other financial services. As m...

Agricultural Finance and Opportunities for Investment and Expansion

Augustine Odinakachukwu Ejiogu (Imo State University, Nigeria)

In the modern globalized economy, it is important for businesses of all sizes to take advantage of the opportunity to enter diverse markets around the world. Through...

Regaining Global Stability After the Financial Crisis

Bruno Sergi (Harvard University, USA), Filip Fidanoski (University of New South Wales, Australia), Magdalena Ziolo (University of Szczecin, Poland), Vladimir Naumovski (University American College Skopje, Macedonia)

The prosperity and stability of any economic structure is reliant upon a foundation of secure systems that regulate the movement of money across the globe. These str...

Employment Protection Legislation in Emerging Economies

Samir Amine (Universite du Quebec en Outaouais, Canada)

New developments in legislation have increased the availability of employment. These advances result in long-term improvement of economic and sustainable development...

Fractal Approaches for Modeling Financial Assets and Predicting Crises

Inna Nekrasova (Southern Federal University, Russia), Oxana Karnaukhova (Southern Federal University, Russia), Bryan Christiansen (PryMarke, LLC, USA)

In an ever-changing economy, market specialists strive to find new ways to evaluate the risks and potential reward of economic ventures. They start by assessing the...

Regulation and Structure in Economic Virtualization: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Denis Ushakov (Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Thailand)

Since the popularization of Internet access and use, businesses have moved to create and include electronic markets to reach a larger customer base. These electronic...

Accountancy and the Changing Landscape of Integrated Reporting

Ioana Dragu (Babes-Bolyai University, Romania)

In the banking industry, inaccurate record keeping can generate negative consequences. By developing solutions to address such issues, financial reporting initiative...

Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) and Opportunities for Developing Economies in the World Market

Venkataramanaiah Malepati (Sri Venkateswara University, India), C. Mangala Gowri (University of Gondar, Ethiopia)

The role of foreign direct investment initiatives is pivotal to effective enterprise development. This is particularly vital to emerging economies that are building...

Economic Growth in Latin America and the Impact of the Global Financial Crisis

Mauricio Garita (Universidad del Valle de Guatemala, Guatemala), Celso Fernando Cerezo Bregni (Universidad del Valle de Guatemala, Guatemala)

As the global financial crisis has touched the entire world, it is important for entrepreneurs, government officials, and researchers to reflect on its long-lasting...

Uncertainties and Risk Assessment in Trade Relations

Marianne Ojo (George Mason University, USA)

Country’s affairs are greatly impacted by shifts in government; thus, the availability of research on current happenings within governmental policy and relations is...

Economic Reforms for Global Competitiveness

Denis Ushakov (International College Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Thailand & Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration–South, Russia)

Reforms are a necessary part of social and economic regulation. Each year, political pressure for economic reform becomes more prevalent, especially from various int...

Alternative Decision-Making Models for Financial Portfolio Management: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Narela Spaseski (International University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina)

Economics is an integral aspect to every successful society, yet basic financial practices have gone unchanged for decades. Analyzing unconventional finance methods...

Ranking Economic Performance and Efficiency in the Global Market: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Benjamen Franklen Gussen (University of Southern Queensland, Australia & Australian Law and Economics Association, Australia)

There are numerous determinants that drive and influence economic efficiency in contemporary nations. Critical insights can be gained from developing analytical mode...

Financial Entrepreneurship for Economic Growth in Emerging Nations

Atsede Woldie (University of South Wales, UK), Brychan Thomas (University of South Wales, UK)

Entrepreneurial endeavors are a pivotal driving force behind the modern business sector. These enterprises play a significant role in the development and sustainabil...

Technological Integration as a Catalyst for Industrial Development and Economic Growth

Bryan Christiansen (PryMarke, LLC, USA), Ülkü Yüksel (The University of Sydney Business School, Australia)

The ubiquity of new technologies has led to significant developments across the globe. By utilizing the latest available innovations, countries can optimize their in...

Handbook of Research on Economic, Financial, and Industrial Impacts on Infrastructure Development

Ramesh Chandra Das (Katwa College, India)

The infrastructure of a country has significant effects on both the lives of its citizens and its place in international markets. As such, it is imperative to develo...

Handbook of Research on Policies and Practices for Sustainable Economic Growth and Regional Development

George M. Korres (University of Aegean, Greece), Elias Kourliouros (University of Aegean, Greece), Maria P. Michailidis (University of Nicosia, Cyprus)

New developments in socio-economics aid in increased productivity of manufacturing. These advances result in long-term improvement of competitiveness and innovation....

NFC Payment Systems and the New Era of Transaction Processing

Vibha Kaw Raina (Birla Institute of Technology, India)

Advancements in technology have created more opportunities for mobile applications in modern society. In the financial realm, these innovations provide better user e...

Social, Health, and Environmental Infrastructures for Economic Growth

Ramesh Chandra Das (Katwa College, India)

The development of any contemporary economy is affected by numerous factors. By creating stable infrastructures, countries can more easily thrive in competitive inte...

Outward Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Emerging Market Economies

Tomasz Dorożyński (University of Lodz, Poland), Anetta Kuna-Marszałek (University of Łódź, Poland)

The role of foreign direct investment initiatives is pivotal to effective enterprise development. This is particularly vital to emerging economies that are building...

Method of Systems Potential (MSP) Applications in Economics: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Grigorii Pushnoi (Independent Researcher, Russia)

Modeling techniques provide ample opportunities for progress across numerous fields. When analyzing complex systems, new methods allow for a deeper understanding of...

Measuring Sustainable Development and Green Investments in Contemporary Economies

Mihai Mieila (Valahia University of Târgoviște, Romania)

Sustainability is becoming an increasingly urgent factor in all areas of life, and its effect on contemporary economies can be vast. Sustainable development can trul...

Handbook of Research on Unemployment and Labor Market Sustainability in the Era of Globalization

Füsun Yenilmez (Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Turkey), Esin Kılıç (Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Turkey)

The effective utilization of available resources is a pivotal factor for production levels in modern business environments. However, when resources are limited or in...

Business Infrastructure for Sustainability in Developing Economies

Nilanjan Ray (Netaji Mahavidyalaya, India)

Economic growth is one of the primary goals for all countries. There are many factors that contribute to a healthy and stable economy, and studying these emerging me...

Applied Behavioral Economics Research and Trends

Rodica Ianole (University of Bucharest, Romania)

Interdisciplinary factors in the modern business realm have significant impacts on economic agents within organizations. These behavioral influences affect multiple...

Value Relevance of Accounting Information in Capital Markets

Marianne Ojo (George Mason University, USA), Jeanette Van Akkeren (QUT School of Accountancy, Australia)

Among banking industries and insurance and security sectors, systemic risk and information uncertainty can generate negative consequences. By developing solutions to...

Examining the Role of National Promotional Banks in the European Economy: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Iustina Alina Boitan (Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania)

Banking entities have significant involvement and impact on the structure of a nation’s economy. By utilizing the proper strategies and available data, banks can act...

Tools and Techniques for Economic Decision Analysis

Jelena Stanković (University of Niš, Serbia), Pavlos Delias (Eastern Macedonia and Thrace Institute of Technology, Greece), Srđan Marinković (University of Niš, Serbia), Sylvie Rochhia (Université Côte d’Azur, CNRS, GREDEG, France)

The success of any business relies heavily on the evaluation and improvement on current strategies and processes. Such progress can be facilitated by implementing mo...

Corporate Espionage, Geopolitics, and Diplomacy Issues in International Business

Bryan Christiansen (PryMarke, LLC, USA), Fatmanur Kasarcı (PryMarke Business Academy, Turkey)

As global business competition continues to accelerate, it is imperative that managers and executives examine all facets of an organization so that it remains succes...

Handbook of Research on Global Indicators of Economic and Political Convergence

Ramesh Chandra Das (Katwa College, India)

The development of a nation can be influenced by a wide range of factors. In the modern era of globalization, under-developed countries must strive to catch up to de...

Global Perspectives on Trade Integration and Economies in Transition

Vasily Erokhin (Harbin Engineering University, China)

In the era of globalization, foreign trade has an immense impact upon modern economies. To succeed in the global marketplace, sustainable development in trade practi...

Handbook of Research on Social Entrepreneurship and Solidarity Economics

José Manuel Saiz-Álvarez (Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico)

Education programs in social entrepreneurship helps to create and fill jobs devoted to developing the local economy, which has become a dual transfer strategy by whi...

Economic Modeling, Analysis, and Policy for Sustainability

Anandajit Goswami (The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), India), Arabinda Mishra (ICIMOD, Nepal)

As the global economy continues to grow and change, issues concerning sustainability practices have become more prevalent. The implementation of efficient sustainabi...

Financial Market Regulations and Legal Challenges in South Asia

Amit K. Kashyap (Nirma University, India), Anjani Singh Tomar (Gujarat National Law University, India)

South Asia has experienced a long period of robust economic growth. While many regulatory policies have helped usher in this prosperous growth, some markets have pla...

Economics and Political Implications of International Financial Reporting Standards

Efobi Uchenna (Covenant University, Nigeria), Matthias Nnadi (Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria), Sailesh Tanna (Coventry University, UK), Francis Iyoha (Covenant University, Nigeria)

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) are internationally-recognized financial reporting guidelines regulated by the International Accounting Standards...

International Perspectives on Socio-Economic Development in the Era of Globalization

Saurabh Sen (Sunbeam College for Women, India), Anshuman Bhattacharya (Sunbeam College for Women, India), Ruchi Sen (Sunbeam College for Women, India)

In today’s world, globalization bears intense interdependencies between countries, and the impact global business transactions have on society and economics is more...

Handbook of Research on Impacts of International Business and Political Affairs on the Global Economy

Norhayati Zakaria (Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia), Asmat-Nizam Abdul-Talib (Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia), Nazariah Osman (Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia)

The growth of global commerce depends on many different factors and strategies in order for multinational corporations to efficiently compete and thrive in the inter...

Relational Methodologies and Epistemology in Economics and Management Sciences

Lucio Biggiero (Università dell’ Aquila, Italy), Pier Paolo Angelini (Interuniversity Research Centre for Sustainable Development (CIRPS), Italy), Mario Basevi (Italian National Institute of Statistics, Italy), Nunzia Carbonara (Politecnico di Bari, Italy), Antonio Mastrogiorgio (Interuniversity Research Centre for Sustainable Development (CIRPS), Italy), Eliano Pessa (University of Pavia, Italy), Enrico Sevi (Università dell’ Aquila, Italy), Marco Valente (Università dell’ Aquila, Italy)

The social sciences, especially economics, management, and organizational science, are experiencing a tremendous renewed interest for their epistemological and metho...

Global Perspectives on Risk Management and Accounting in the Public Sector

Augusta da Conceição Santos Ferreira (University of Aveiro, Portugal), Graça Maria do Carmo Azevedo (University of Aveiro, Portugal), Jonas da Silva Oliveira (Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (ISCTE-IUL), Portugal), Rui Pedro Figueiredo Marques (University of Aveiro, Portugal)

The effects of recent economic and financial crises have reached an international scale; a number of different nations have experienced the fallout of these events,...

Handbook of Research on Comparative Economic Development Perspectives on Europe and the MENA Region

M. Mustafa Erdoğdu (Marmara University, Turkey), Bryan Christiansen (PryMarke, LLC, USA)

The MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region’s economy is experiencing steady growth and is expanding as an active participant in investments with Europe, the Amer...

Handbook of Research on Financial and Banking Crisis Prediction through Early Warning Systems

Qaiser Munir (Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia)

In the last decade, both developed nations and emerging economies have been rocked by the effects of global financial crises precipitated by a baffling range of caus...

Comparative Economics and Regional Development in Turkey

Bryan Christiansen (PryMarke, LLC, USA), M. Mustafa Erdoğdu (Marmara University, Turkey)

The rise of globalization has affected the ways in which nations maintain sustainable development and economic prosperity. Certain countries, such as Turkey, have ev...

Analyzing the Economics of Financial Market Infrastructures

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The prosperity and stability of any economic structure is reliant upon a foundation of secure systems that regulate the movement of money across the globe. These str...

Contemporary Global Perspectives on Gender Economics

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Green Accounting Initiatives and Strategies for Sustainable Development

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In today’s society, environmental concerns are at the forefront of entrepreneurial decision-making and planning. With increased attention on an organization’s enviro...

Standardization of Financial Reporting and Accounting in Latin American Countries

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Handbook of Research on Globalization, Investment, and Growth-Implications of Confidence and Governance

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The global economic crises of recent years have offered some sobering lessons, compelling economists, political scientists, and policymakers to reconsider traditiona...

Green Economic Structures in Modern Business and Society

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Environmental and sustainable development concerns permeate numerous aspects of society, including economic activity. Many countries now run their economies based on...

Handbook of Research on Behavioral Finance and Investment Strategies: Decision Making in the Financial Industry

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Agricultural Management Strategies in a Changing Economy

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Research and development in agriculture is a very relevant topic in today’s society, especially given the evolution of land ownership structures and resources exploi...

Handbook of Research on In-Country Determinants and Implications of Foreign Land Acquisitions

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Handbook of Research on Strategic Developments and Regulatory Practice in Global Finance

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The global financial crisis has called to attention the importance of financial development to economic growth as modern countries continue to struggle with debt, un...

Regional Economic Integration and the Global Financial System

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In theory, regionalism and globalization are intended to be viewed as two separate concepts. However, as long as the approaches complement each other, considering th...

Urbanization and Migration as Factors Affecting Global Economic Development

Denis Ushakov (International College Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Thailand & Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration–South, Russia)

International migration and urbanization are potential solutions for stabilizing the global economy and bolstering local and regional economies. However, if unregula...

Handbook of Research on Developing Sustainable Value in Economics, Finance, and Marketing

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Handbook of Research on Strategic Business Infrastructure Development and Contemporary Issues in Finance

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Knowledge-Based Economic Policy Development in the Arab World

Ahmed Driouchi (Al Akhawayn University, Morocco)

The Arab world is one of the fastest growing economies in the world. In order to keep up with the ever-progressing and expanding developments, advancements must be m...

Labor and Health Economics in the Mediterranean Region: Migration and Mobility of Medical Doctors

Ahmed Driouchi (Al Akhawayn University, Morocco)

The increasing demand for health care and advances in healthcare technologies has exacerbated the present shortage of health personnel. In response to these changes,...

Economic Behavior, Game Theory, and Technology in Emerging Markets

Bryan Christiansen (PryMarke, LLC, USA), Muslum Basilgan (Uludağ University, Turkey)

Game Theory has provided an extremely useful tool in enabling economists to venture into unknown areas. Its concepts of conflict and cooperation apply whenever the a...

Global Strategies in Banking and Finance

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Econometric Methods for Analyzing Economic Development

Peter V. Schaeffer (West Virginia University, USA), Eugene Kouassi (University of Cocody, Cote d'Ivoire)

Exploring and understanding the analysis of economic development is essential as global economies continue to experience extreme fluctuation. Econometrics brings tog...

Technology and Financial Crisis: Economical and Analytical Views

Ali Serhan Koyuncugil (Capital Markets Board of Turkey, Turkey), Nermin Ozgulbas (Baskent University, Turkey)

Rapid improvements and constant advancements in information technology have inevitably lead to significant changes for businesses across the globe. As a result, some...

Simulation in Computational Finance and Economics: Tools and Emerging Applications

Biliana Alexandrova-Kabadjova (Banco de Mexico, Mexico), Serafin Martinez-Jaramillo (Banco de Mexico, Mexico), Alma Lilia Garcia-Almanza (Banco de Mexico, Mexico), Edward Tsang (University of Essex, UK)

Simulation has become a tool difficult to substitute in many scientific areas like manufacturing, medicine, telecommunications, games, etc. Finance is one of such ar...

Information Systems for Global Financial Markets: Emerging Developments and Effects

Alexander Y. Yap (Elon University, USA)

Financial markets around the world can affect each other in a matter of seconds as financial information systems are programmed to buy or sell stocks and financial d...

Payment System Technologies and Functions: Innovations and Developments

Masashi Nakajima (Reitaku University, Japan)

Payment systems are the indispensable infrastructure for financial markets and business activities. Every commercial trade and financial transaction is finalized onl...

Advanced Technologies for Microfinance: Solutions and Challenges

Arvind Ashta (Groupe ESC Dijon Bourgogne, France)

In today’s global society, microfinance affords lower income individuals the opportunity to improve their economic situation through a democratic, market-based proce...

Editor(s) Biography

Ahmed Driouchi holds a PhD in Applied Economics from the University of Minnesota, as well as a “Doctorate –ès- Sciences” in Economics from the Hassan II Institute of Agronomy and Veterinary Medicine in Morocco.He is a professor of Applied Economics at Al Akhawayn University and also Dean of the Institute of Economic Analysis & Prospective Studies. His current work emphasizes the economics of knowledge for development, with focus on education, health, and poverty. His geographical area of research covers the Arab, MENA and the Mediterranean economies, with their relation to Europe. Ahmed has produced many different scientific articles and has spent several years looking at the economics of Intellectual Property Rights and Innovations. The most recent areas covered include market analysis of pharmaceuticals and patents besides theory and applications, and contribution to the migration of skilled labor. His active affiliation with FEMISE has been of great help to him in generating new ideas and innovative research outcomes.

Editorial Advisory Board

Editor-in-Chief

Ahmed Driouchi, Al Akhawayn University, Morocco

Editorial Advisory Board

Abdellaoui Mohammed, HEC Paris, France

Agnieszka Klysik-Uryszek, University of Lódz, Poland

Ali Serhan Koyuncugil, Baskent University, Turkey

Atsede Woldie, University of South Wales, United Kingdom

Delias Pavlos, Thrace Institute of Technology, Greece

Emilia Titan, University of Economics, Romania

Francis Odianonsen, Coventry University, United Kingdom

Janusz Swierkocki, University of Lódz, Poland

Jonas da Silva Oliveira, Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (ISCTE-IUL), Portugal

José Manuel Saiz Álvarez, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico

Nermin Özgülbas, Baskent University, Turkey

Oytun Becik, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Turkey

Peter V. Schaeffer, West Virginia University, United States

Qaiser Munir, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia

Rui Pedro Figueiredo Marques, University of Aveiro, Portugal

Samir Aguenaou, Al Akhawayn University, Morocco

Syed Abidur Rahman, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia

Tomasz Dorozynski, University of Lódz, Poland

Vasily Erokhin, Harbin Engineering University, China