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- Why are Americans addicted to baseball? An empirical analysis of fandom in Korea and the United States
- Men's natures are alike; it is their habits that separate them. --Confucius I. INTRODUCTION Static microeconomic theory predicts that profit-maximizing monopolists will price in the elastic range of demand. The recurrent finding that many perhaps most professional sports teams--local monopolists all--choose ticket prices in the inelastic range...
- Research articles 2008-01-01
- Political influences on Dow Jones Industrial Average Index returns: perception and reality
- ABSTRACT In this study, we provide a thorough examination of the notion that the Dow Jones Industrial Average Index does better under a Republican administration. Using data from 1901 to present, we identify the period in which Republicans control 1) the White House and 2) the White house, House...
- Research articles 2008-01-01
- The demand for life insurance in OECD countries
- ABSTRACT This article examines the determinants of life insurance consumption in OECD countries. Consistent with previous results, we find a significant positive income elasticity of life insurance demand. Demand also increases with the number of dependents and level of education, and decreases with life expectancy and social security expenditure....
- Research articles 2007-09-01
- TURKEY: MOODY'S ASSIGNS B1/BAA2.TR ISSUER RATINGS TO THE METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY OF GAZIANTEP.
- Moody's Investors Service has today assigned issuer ratings of Baa2.tr Turkey National Scale and B1 (Global Scale, local and foreign currency), with stable outlook, to the Metropolitan Municipality of Gaziantep GMM. The ratings on GMM take into Moody's Investors Service has today assigned ...
- Research articles 2007-07-22
- MOODY'S ASSIGNS B1/BAA2.TR ISSUER RATINGS TO THE METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY OF GAZIANTEP
- Moody's Investors Service has today assignedissuer ratings of Baa2.tr Turkey National Scale and B1 (Global Scale,local and foreign currency), with stable outlook, to the MetropolitanMunicipality of Gaziantep GMM. The ratings on GMM take into account tMoody's Investors Service has today assignedissuer ratings of Baa2.tr Turkey National Scale and B1 (Global...
- Research articles 2007-07-22
- Brand-supermarket demand for breakfast cereals and retail competition
- One of the most influential market equilibrium models for differentiated products is that of Berry, Levinsohn, and Pakes (1995; hereafter, BLP), who use a random coefficients logit demand approach at the product brand level. The BLP approach, originally applied to automobiles, has also been applied at city or national levels...
- Research articles 2007-05-01
- Evaluation of Different Mixed Model Nonlinear Functions on Pigs Fed Low-Nutrient Excretion Diets1
- Abstract Three nonlinear growth functions were evaluated on barrows (n=108) and gilts (n=105) fed diets designed to reduce nitrogen and phosphorous excretion. The pigs were weighed at birth and at approximate 14-d intervals from 62 to 147 d of age and then weekly to 190 d of age. Mixed models...
- Research articles 2006-10-01
- Government debt and excess sensitivity of private consumption: estimates from OECD countries
- This article investigates the role of government debt in the degree of excess sensitivity of private consumption to current disposable income. Because this type of excess sensitivity is generally attributed to liquidity constraints, this amounts to a test of the impact of government debt on the amount of credit extended...
- Research articles 2004-10-01
- Magazines paying off for Thai media giant GMM Grammy.
- By Nondhanada Intarakomalyasut, Bangkok Post, Thailand Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Sep. 8--With more international and local magazines in the pipeline, revenue from the publishing arms of GMM Grammy Plc -- GMM Inter Publishing and GMM Times -- is expected to contribute up...
- Research articles 2004-09-08
- Chapter III: fostering structural reforms in industrial countries.(economic policymakers, an detail analysis of financial sector's growth)
- With the rebound in the global economy, economic policymakers in industrial countries have increased the attention they devote to structural policy issues. Impediments to competition, labor market and price flexibility, and innovation are a primary concern in this regard, given their adverse effects on growth in...
- Research articles 2004-04-01
- Assessing generalized method-of-moments estimates of the federal reserve reaction function.
- Estimating a forward-looking monetary policy rule by the generalized method of moments GMM has become a popular approach. We reexamine estimates of the Federal Reserve reaction function using several GMM estimators and a maximum likelihood ML estimator, First, we show that over the baseline period 1979-2000, these alternative approaches yield...
- Research articles 2004-04-01
- Generalized method of moments estimation when a parameter is on a boundary.
- This article establishes the asymptotic distributions of generalized method of moments GMM estimators when the true parameter lies on the boundary of the parameter space. The conditions allow the estimator objective function to be nonsmooth and to depend on preliminary estimators. The boundary of the parameter space may be curved...
- Research articles 2002-10-01
- EFSA OPENS CONSULTATION ON GM MICRO-ORGANISM RISK ASSESSMENT.(European Food Safety Authority)(genetically modified)(Brief article)
- The European Food Safety Authority on July 18 launched an open consultation on its risk assessment for genetically-modified micro-organisms GMMs. EFSA says it wants feedback on its GMM guidance document, which is designed to help applicants request The European Food Safety Authority on July 18 launched...
- Research articles 2005-07-22
- Short-run supply responses in the U.S. beef-cattle industry
- ********** The possibility of a negative supply response in agricultural markets is an intriguing concept. The theory states that for animal industries such as cattle or hogs where females are valued both as a capital good and a consumption good, an increase in the market price may actually induce...
- Research articles 2001-11-01
- KARAMALLIS TO HEAD MEN'S AT L&T.
- NEW YORK -- Men's wear veteran George Karamallis will join Lord & Taylor on March 26 as senior vice-president and GMM of men's and boys'. He succeeds Liz Rodbell who has been named senior vice-president and GMM of shoes, children's and...
- Research articles 2001-03-21
- REGIS SETS THE TONE FOR STRONG FATHER'S DAY SALES.
- NORTHEAST NEW YORK -- Regis saved the day for retailers in the Northeast as shoppers flocked to stores for tonal dress shirts and neckties for Father's Day. The seasonal merchandise, however, was a tougher sell for most stores as the lingering...
- Research articles 2000-06-21
- Information Value And Risk Premium In Agricultural Production: The Case Of Split Nitrogen Application For Corn
- This article considers an agricultural production model of sequential nitrogen application under risk. Because of random shocks between subsequent production stages, optimal fertilization decisions depend on the magnitude of farmers' risk aversion risk premium, and the possibility for farmers to process information value of information. We propose a joint estimation...
- Research articles 2000-02-01
- The 15 biggest clothing doors - deal with them! (top sellers of tailored clothing for men)(Industry Overview)
- Here is a listing in alphabetical order of the 15 top-volume retailers of men's tailored clothing for the year ended 1996. Source: Fairchild's Strategic Information Services. BELK STORES -- McKay Belk, president and chief merchandising officer, oversees the clothing buy with several executives of the Belk...
- Research articles 1997-11-12
- SIX DEGREES; A LOOK AT JUST A FEW OF THE INDUSTRY PLAYERS WHO PASSED THROUGH FOOT LOCKER THROUGH THE YEARS.(services of Chuck Eggers, Dale Hilpert, John Shanley as chief executive officers)(Brief Article)
- Chuck Eggers, GMM and executive VP of The Athlete's Foot ... Dale Hilpert, president and CEO of Footstar ... John Shanley, security analyst specializing in athletic and footwear companies, at Susquehanna International Group ... Jack Bellini, GMM of f Chuck Eggers, GMM and executive VP of...
- Research articles 2004-06-28
- Labels grapple for space at Saks. (Retailer on the Record Roger Farah)
- Saks Fifth Avenue has moved some of its designer men's shops to make way for an expanded private label better clothing line. General merchandising manager Roger Farah says emphasizing better price-point traditional clothing will build profitability and make the store a competitive stand-out. Some 'unimportant' designers will be scratched, and...
- Research articles 1984-03-13
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