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This paper comprehensively examines the dichotomy between active and passive investment strategies in the context of the efficient market hypothesis. While the efficient market hypothesis implies that all available information is contained in the market price and thus excess returns are systematically unattainable, empirical data…

Amidst economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions, traditional debt financing instruments in the real estate and project development industry are losing appeal, leading to a surge in private equity (PE) as a promising financing alternative. This study examines the increasing significance of PE co-investment funds as…

This paper examines the geopolitical dynamics of the 21st century, highlighting the global impact of regional conflicts exemplified by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Recognised as a major conflict since March 2022, the conflict has not only triggered a significant refugee crisis, but has also created…

In a fast-changing landscape of a globalized world, disrupted by global crisis, the primary challenge for today's youth lies in their ability to secure job opportunities and ensure career advancement. Hence, "hard skills" are no longer enough. Individuals must also possess a range of "soft…

One of the current problems facing humanity concerns the lack of balance between the skills of young people and the needs of the market. Quality Education is debated in the second Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) and proposes equal and affordable access to education, as well…

The study is based on a systematic approach using the method of statistical, neural network and cluster analysis. The paper hypothesizes the existence of a certain financial and economic perspective of the triple alliance of Russia-India-China, which allows us to assess the possibilities of the…

This paper delves into an examination of the determinants influencing cross-border shopping behavior among citizens of the Czech Republic. Specifically, the study scrutinizes the dynamic shifts in these determinants across three distinct temporal phases: pre-COVID, during the pandemic, and post-COVID. Employing a consistent methodology, we…

This research paper analyses the IPO activity across 8 European countries after the financial crisis from 2012 to 2022. The research focused on individual stock exchanges, rather than conglomerates, with the possibility to link it to the macroeconomic and country-specific indicators. This paper sets grounds…

Startups are firms with a short history of operation that try to commercialize innovative ideas. They always have innovative products or services and/or new business models. Startup companies are considered as an important player in economic development and job creation. In the case of market…

This scientific article delves into the impact of cultural and entertainment events on the tourist attractiveness and promotion of a post-socialist city of Kielce. The primary research methodology employed involved conducting a questionnaire survey among attendees of seven significant cultural and entertainment events that took…