In this paper we provide a novel explanation of debt crises in emerging markets. In our model, crises arise because of the inability to punish private debtors when many of them default at the same time. We construct an optimal contracting model in which a successful entrepreneur repays the domestic lender yet an unsuccessful one defaults and liquidates his assets. However, the inability to liqu...

Purpose: The patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders of the knee joint. Hip muscles’ weakness is one of the reasons for PFPS occurrence. The aim of this study was to recognize the effective muscle group in prevention and treatment of patients with PFPS. Methods: This is a prospective and quasi-experimental study in which 30 participants (15 ...

objective: the aim of this study was to investigate the possibility of predicting psychological well-being based on spirituality and religiousness. methods: a sample of 300 participants was selected from the whole entrants to shiraz university of medical sciences and shiraz university using a random cluster sampling. the tools of this study were the spiritual scale of ironson, the internal and ...

effective academic leadership is a complicated issue to investigate because of its intangibility and potential consequences. in addition, it plays an essential role in the success of institutions as well as being an important factor in improving quality performance of faculty members, administrators and qualified alumni. in this study mixed methods was used to develop a model of islamic azad un...

introduction : lateral osteotomy is a major part of rhinoplasty for remodeling external facet of the nose and narrowing of nasal base and dorsum after removal of the hump with the edema and ecchymosis being the major sequels of the operation. the present study compared post-operative edema and ecchymosis and mucosa tears between internal and external osteotomy techniques. materials and methods ...

Small States and Nonmaterial Power: Creating Crises and Shaping Migration Policies in Malta, Cyprus, and the European Union Cetta Mainwaring To cite this article: Cetta Mainwaring (2014) Small States and Nonmaterial Power: Creating Crises and Shaping Migration Policies in Malta, Cyprus, and the European Union, Journal of Immigrant & Refugee Studies, 12:2, 103-122, DOI: 10.1080/15562948.2014.909...