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The effective corporate tax rate represents an important tool which could help the management take the best financial decisions within the company. The paper analyzes whether the company performance and the company value influence the effective corporate tax rate, used as a proxy for the…

This paper examines both the theoretical frameworks and practical implementations of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) within the E.U., with a particular emphasis on their application in Romania. Highlighting a significant gap in existing literature regarding PPP frameworks tailored to Romania's unique socio-economic context, this study addresses…

Drawing on the methodology proposed by Garcia-de-Andoain and Kremer (2018), SovCISS incorporates key factors - credit risk, volatility, and liquidity - to provide a comprehensive overview of potential market pressures in the Romanian bond market. The indicator’s empirical applications reveal a notable alignment between Romania’s…

This research explored luxury real estate and its growing commitment to sustainable practices in response to the global climate crisis. Existing research on vertical green systems lacks evidence of long-term economic feasibility. Today, developers are pioneering vertical green cities, incorporating rooftop gardens and sustainable materials…

Can consumption generate happiness, or is it time to question this premise and seek a deeper understanding of the true pillars of human achievement? To answer this question, we examined how consumption is represented as a pathway to happiness, and the factors that influence this link.…

This paper addresses the ethical complexities surrounding the use of personal images on social media platforms, particularly Facebook. The increasing reliance on user-generated content highlights critical gaps in user awareness of the legal and ethical ramifications of their online interactions. This research aims to illuminate…

The rise of online sales post-COVID has fueled domain name misuse, sparking conflicts between trademark owners and cybersquatters. This study delves into the Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP), focusing on how "bad faith" is defined and applied in domain name disputes. By examining over 200…

Drawing on behavioral insights and heuristics, this study demonstrates the ways in which more realistic decision-making diverges from the classic homo economicus model. Employing the New-Keynesian behavioral model proposed by De Grauwe (2012, 2019) and parameters from Jang and Sacht (2016), the analysis reveals a…

This study revisits the predictive capacity of the yield curve for recession signals in the industrial sectors of Central and Eastern Europe. The analysis considers the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Romania as reference economies for the region. Yield curves, historically reliable indicators for downturns,…

Sport has a great and indisputable link with the tourism sector, which helps to boost local, regional, and national development. That said, sports tourism has been gaining an increasingly important place in the tourist offer. This is due to the fact that sport has a…