Central Region： The Next Destination？

A new set of policies for processing trade were jointly implemented by China＇s Ministry of Commerce and General Customs Office last year, with the goal of promoting trade balance, relieving the sharp contrast in China＇s huge trade surplus, as well as pushing forward with the improvemerit and transformation of the industry. The highlight of the policy was its fit with regional economic development patterns：     

Beijing:Next International Financial Hub?

Beijing's new financial dream On May 5,the Beijing Municipal Government released a notice regarding its plans to spur the financial industry, vowing to put forth a strong effort to become the national financial decision- making center,financial management center and financial information and ser- vices center,and formally announcing its ambitious aspiration to become a financial hub with international influence.     

Beijing: Next International Financial Hub?

Beijing‘s new financial dream On May 5,the Beijing Municipal Government released a notice regarding its plans to spur the financial industry, vowing to put forth a strong effort to become the national financial decision- making center,financial management center and financial information and ser- vices center,and formally announcing its ambitious aspiration to become a financial hub with international influence.     

Next Stop:ltaly!

News on Italy accumulates heat as her bidding for 2015 Milan World Expo.In his recent visit to CCPIT on March 26,Italian ambassador to China,Mr.Riccardo Sessa said,"The Italian government attaches great importance to this bidding.Del- egations have been sent to China tot several times.Though in April,there is a party election in Italy,both the ruling party and opposition parties have pledged to support the bidding.Therefore,the government re-election will never     

Why Hungary? The Hungarian Investment Climate Star Performer in Central Europe

Due to Hungary's political and economicstability it has been the most successful coun-try in Central and Eastern Europe in attractingforeign direct investment (FDI). For severalyears, it attracted the highest FDI in absoluteterms from the former Soviet-bloc countries,and still attracts the most in per capita terms(US $2, 100). Key factors for this have been thefactory's very successful economic transition;the transparent and commercially viable methodof integration in the European Union …     

eGovernment—The Next Step Toward Efficient Public Administration

This study analyzes the development level of electronic public services by means of portal <www.e-guvernare.ro>, the single point of access for specific Romanian electronic public services. At the same time, a comparative analysis was conducted having as a purpose an emphasis on the evolution on eGovernement development in Romania within the period of March 2011–August 2012. The results showed lack of commitment of the public administration in Romania in using an entire force offered by the information technology and communication field in supplying public services.     

Where Are the Utilities Going Next?

This provocative article suggests that the utilities in countries where restructuring has been succesfully completed are poised to steal a march on many companies in more glamorous industries. Partly for historical reasons, utilities are exceptionally strong in particular competencies. With successful competitive strategy increasingly based on competencies, and because privatisation and liberalisation were such a baptism of fire,the author argues that utilities are way ahead of their time.     

Cyberspace: The Final Frontier?

The science fiction series of the '70's, Star Trek, began all its telecastings with the announcement "Space: The Final Frontier." Star Trek chronicled the voyage of a crew navigating their way through space. For the travelers, space seemed like the last unknown entity that needed to be investigated. As they journeyed, they learned of the boundless nature of space. Each episode portrayed a group of folks encountering new situations, attempting to solve another problem, or strategizing how to overcome an obstacle.While few people will ever have a chance to travel in a spaceship to discover the universe, most have trekked through cyberspace. Cyberspace is the coined term for the computer world. Little would the Star Trek's producer, Gene Roddenberry, know what expansive limits the computer age would usher in. With the advent of the computer age, we recognize that we have not even begun to identify the powerful magnitude of the computer. At each juncture or moment of discovery a new question is raised, impact is assessed and plans are strategically mapped out.This paper will identify the ways and places computers have impacted our lives and the corresponding ethical questions they raise because they affect human relationships and social institutions. It will then study one particular aspect of computers: electronic mail (email). Email is the normative way of communicating across computer networks. It has its benefits and challenges which will be named and discussed.     

The European Central Bank’s Ethical Rules

Intereconomics - The study analyses the private securities transactions at the US Federal Reserve that have been made public since late 2021 and are worthy of criticism. It is shown by way of...     

Whither State Ownership? The Persistence of State-Owned Industry in Postsocialist Central and Eastern Europe

After widespread privatization in the 1990s, the early 2000s witnessed the reemergence and consolidation of state owned industries in the postsocialist states of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). To counter views that state owned industries have largely disappeared from postsocialist CEE due to extensive privatization, the paper demonstrates the continued economic significance of state owned industries across the region. The paper then offers a typology of state-firm relations and highlights differences in empirical cases of large state-owned firms that have emerged in the region, distinguishing between market-oriented and politicized firms. Finally, the paper develops a comparative, macro-level processual analysis accounting for the institutional and political factors that explain why some postsocialist states have developed state-owned industries that operate successfully in competitive markets while others have developed highly politicized state-controlled firm. It finds that political factors are what chiefly account for the emergence of successful state sectors in the region.     

The Construction of Tourist Space by Public Administration and Institutional Communication: The Image of the Brand Andalucía as a Tourist Destination

The public administration in Spain is using service public advertising to promote the brand image of one destination: Andalucía. The purpose of campaigns to promote tourism is: to increase the gross domestic product; to devise, create, and execute law-abiding messages within the public space; and to create and reinforce the values being constructed around a certain location and around its brand as a distinctive sign of that location. In this article the goal is to analyze how the public administration creates the brand image of Andalucía through the campaigns “Andalucía te quiere” (Andalucía loves you) and “Smile! You are in Andalucía.”     

China''''s Rural Household Electrical Appliance Market──The Next Five Years

InFebruary1999,theStateCouncilDevelopmentResearchCenter,theMinistryoftheInformationIndustry(Mll),theStateInformationCenter(SIC),andtheChinaHouseholdElectricalApplianceAssociationsetupagrouptosurveythecountry'shouseholdelectricalappliancemarketinrural...     

Unemployment──The Greatest Challenge to China in the Next Century

Inthe21stcentury,whatisthebiggestchallengeChinawillface?Inmyownopinion,itisthegrowingunemployment,orthemassiveunemploymentfloodthathasemergedinChina'scitiesandtownsinrecentyears.So,whatisthecurrentunemploymentsitUationinChina'stownsandcities?Theunemployedpopulationregisteredintownsandcities.In1993,theunemployedpopulationregisteredinChina'stownsandcities(withfirst-timeyoungjobseekersasthemainbody)reached4.2million.In1997,itroseto5.7million,up36%over1993.Thecoveragerateofunemploymentinsuran…     

Helicopter Money: Should Central Banks Rain Money from the Sky?

Ultra-low interest rates have become an endemic and potentially problematic characteristic of the global economy. Central banks in the euro area, the United States, Japan and Australia have bet on lowering interest rates to increase inflation, but despite their efforts, core inflation remains stubbornly below the desired two per cent. However, central banks have another tool at their disposal that has the potential to stimulate inflation: helicopter money.     

Why Querétaro? The Development of an Aeronautical Manufacturing Cluster in Central Mexico

In recent years, an aeronautical manufacturing cluster has emerged in Querétaro state, Mexico. In 2013, the aeronautical industry in Querétaro state represented 10% of the state's gross product and employed more than 5,000 people, and further private investments of over US$160 million related to the aeronautical industry were expected (Secretaría de Desarrollo Sustentable, 2014). This article investigates the causes for the development of such a cluster, drawing upon Brenner and Mühlig's (2013) study of 159 industrial clusters, and identifies both the key factors in the development of the cluster and what makes Querétaro attractive to foreign direct investment. The findings indicate areas for further research for potential cluster development in other regions of Mexico. The article concludes with the challenge facing the aeronautical cluster in Querétaro if it is to create a sustainable competitive advantage and compete on a global scale. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

Homeownership as a Sign of Immigrants’ Consumer Acculturation: The Role of Region of Origin

ABSTRACT

One of the limitations highlighted by the consumer acculturation literature is the lack of empirical research to identify better constructs or indicators of consumer acculturation. In this article, the use of homeownership by immigrants in the host society is proposed as an indicator of advanced consumer acculturation. The decision to own a home by a minority group, such as immigrants, represents a key landmark in the process of adaptation to the new culture and a commitment with the host country's values and culture. The empirical case used is the immigrant population of Spain. The sharp rise in its foreign-born population during the last decade and the significantly higher homeownership rates of natives in comparison with other countries makes the Spanish scenario a relevant case study. The results obtained show homeownership is linked to features associated with highly acculturated consumers. Moreover, the analysis conducted reveals important differences in the way immigrants from different origins advance in their consumer acculturation processes and suggest distinct approaches when marketing to these groups.     

The Service Economy: Standardisation or Customisation?

Service firms are squeezed between customisation and standardisation (the latter emphasises productivity in accordance with neo-classic economic theory). This presents a dilemma to service firms and to economic theory. The theoretical logics of both are discussed and a third theory, based on modulisation, is presented. The article investigates the issue of towards which of the three logics the service sector is developing. This is measured via two surveys carried out in Denmark. The results of the surveys say that the development is towards that of customisation with some minor tendencies towards modulisation. These results are discussed thoroughly.