The authors construct three financial conditions indexes (FCIs) for Canada based on three approaches: an IS-curve-based model, generalized impulse-response functions, and factor analysis. Each approach is intended to address one or more criticisms of the monetary conditions index (MCI) and existing FCIs. To evaluate their three FCIs, the authors consider five performance criteria: the consisten...

the objective of this study is to derive a money demand function compatible with the islamic economic rules, i.e., prohibition of reba. this rule, evidently eliminates the loan market from the economy.therefore, we propose that the islamic financial markets could link the real and nominal sectors of the economy and provide the information needed by both the financial intermediaries and the cent...

today continuation of economic activities requires access to timely and adequate financial resources to provide working capital for enterprises, and any decision in this area  has a considerable effect on the operational efficiency of the business unit and will lead to changes in the value of the company and ultimately shareholders' wealth.       in current conditions, because of  the volu...

this research intends to investigate the relationship between financial information transparency and investor behavior in tse, in order to provide safety trade and improve performance of the financial market in iran. in last decade transparency of the financial market has been known as one of the most effective variables in determining investor strategy. this study examines perception of transp...

nearly 80% of young people today will never be able to retire. why? because they lack the personal finance training that leads to long-term planning and future security. connecting the dots between kids and money management skills prepares them for the financial realities the world will face over the next century. pocket money is one of the first ways for children to learn the basics of managin...