Social Protection for Informal Workers in Asia
... International Labour Organization suggested that a lack of decent jobs has resulted in more than 50.0% of workers turning to informal employment that results in low productivity and a volatile income. This problem is exacerbated in many developing countries in Asia by a gender divide in the availabi ...
... International Labour Organization suggested that a lack of decent jobs has resulted in more than 50.0% of workers turning to informal employment that results in low productivity and a volatile income. This problem is exacerbated in many developing countries in Asia by a gender divide in the availabi ...
NBER Reporter Program Report Productivity
... Martin Feldstein asked Zvi Griliches of Harvard University to serve as the first Director of the NBER’s Program on Technological Change and Productivity Measurement. Griliches served in that position until just before his death in November 1999. Over the years, the Productivity Program has interacte ...
... Martin Feldstein asked Zvi Griliches of Harvard University to serve as the first Director of the NBER’s Program on Technological Change and Productivity Measurement. Griliches served in that position until just before his death in November 1999. Over the years, the Productivity Program has interacte ...
Going mainstream – how absolute return is moving into the
... relative return investing. Rather, our research shows that it is a valuable component that can be used to enhance a portfolio’s risk-reward profile. Performance analysis reveals that certain groups of attributes can be assigned to absolute return and relative return funds. Namely: Absolute return fu ...
... relative return investing. Rather, our research shows that it is a valuable component that can be used to enhance a portfolio’s risk-reward profile. Performance analysis reveals that certain groups of attributes can be assigned to absolute return and relative return funds. Namely: Absolute return fu ...
Filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5) Registration No. 333
... of the subsidiary’s creditors, unless we are ourselves a creditor with recognized claims against the subsidiary. Any capital loans that we make to any of our subsidiaries would be subordinate in right of payment to deposits and to other indebtedness of these subsidiaries. Claims from creditors (othe ...
... of the subsidiary’s creditors, unless we are ourselves a creditor with recognized claims against the subsidiary. Any capital loans that we make to any of our subsidiaries would be subordinate in right of payment to deposits and to other indebtedness of these subsidiaries. Claims from creditors (othe ...
Leverage and Disagreement ∗ François Geerolf UCLA
... Belief disagreement has been blamed for the importance and severity of the last financial crisis. Optimistic about the future evolution of house prices, many homeowners bought houses using leverage, and some banks leveraged into Mortgage-Backed Securities that would only pay off if house prices cont ...
... Belief disagreement has been blamed for the importance and severity of the last financial crisis. Optimistic about the future evolution of house prices, many homeowners bought houses using leverage, and some banks leveraged into Mortgage-Backed Securities that would only pay off if house prices cont ...
ADAM – a model of the Danish economy
... the years there has been a focus on developing the long-term properties where the supply side is crucial, and today it is important that ADAM has a meaningful long-term solution. The focus on long-term properties has been driven by the model users, who have applied ADAM for long-term projections and ...
... the years there has been a focus on developing the long-term properties where the supply side is crucial, and today it is important that ADAM has a meaningful long-term solution. The focus on long-term properties has been driven by the model users, who have applied ADAM for long-term projections and ...
Adjusting the budget balance for the business cycle: the
... improvements. In this context, the Commission launched a two-tiered process to improve the CAB methodology in early 2012. The first tier of revision consisted in using a budgetary semi-elasticity (rather than a budgetary sensitivity) as cyclical adjustment parameter and of updating all weighting par ...
... improvements. In this context, the Commission launched a two-tiered process to improve the CAB methodology in early 2012. The first tier of revision consisted in using a budgetary semi-elasticity (rather than a budgetary sensitivity) as cyclical adjustment parameter and of updating all weighting par ...
McDONALD`S CORPORATION
... In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued guidance codified in ASC 606, "Revenue Recognition Revenue from Contracts with Customers," which amends the guidance in former ASC 605, "Revenue Recognition." In July 2015, the FASB made a decision to defer by one year the effecti ...
... In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued guidance codified in ASC 606, "Revenue Recognition Revenue from Contracts with Customers," which amends the guidance in former ASC 605, "Revenue Recognition." In July 2015, the FASB made a decision to defer by one year the effecti ...
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... years as financial foundations have shifted, government resources have become strained, and costs have climbed – leaving consumers, businesses and governments struggling to adapt. Studies have found that nearly 90 percent of households say they would suffer financial hardship if they were disabled a ...
... years as financial foundations have shifted, government resources have become strained, and costs have climbed – leaving consumers, businesses and governments struggling to adapt. Studies have found that nearly 90 percent of households say they would suffer financial hardship if they were disabled a ...
View Determination - Pensions Ombudsman
... “9.(A) Subject to the powers conferred by the Scheme on the Company and the Employers the Trustees may determine as they consider just all questions and matters of doubt arising under the Scheme and any such determination whether made upon a question actually raised or implied in the acts or proceed ...
... “9.(A) Subject to the powers conferred by the Scheme on the Company and the Employers the Trustees may determine as they consider just all questions and matters of doubt arising under the Scheme and any such determination whether made upon a question actually raised or implied in the acts or proceed ...
Working papers - Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
... algorithm and applying it to U.S. data suggests that the United States faced two bouts of stagflation in the postwar era, 1974Q3–1975Q1 and 1980Q2–1980Q3. The stagflation algorithm allows for a more exhaustive analysis of the factors that can generate stagflation than visual analysis alone. Thus, we ...
... algorithm and applying it to U.S. data suggests that the United States faced two bouts of stagflation in the postwar era, 1974Q3–1975Q1 and 1980Q2–1980Q3. The stagflation algorithm allows for a more exhaustive analysis of the factors that can generate stagflation than visual analysis alone. Thus, we ...
Impact of the Economic Crisis on the Economic, Social and Territorial Cohesion of the European Union
... correlated with the outcome variable at a statistically significant level, meaning that they do explain post-2008 economic trends in the European regions. These four variables are: current account balance and foreign direct investments’ stock net balance (crisis transmission factors) as well as spec ...
... correlated with the outcome variable at a statistically significant level, meaning that they do explain post-2008 economic trends in the European regions. These four variables are: current account balance and foreign direct investments’ stock net balance (crisis transmission factors) as well as spec ...
SMITH GROUP LARGE CAP CORE GROWTH FUND Institutional
... Growth-Style Investing Risk. Investors expect growth companies to increase their earnings at a certain rate that is generally higher than the rate expected for non-growth companies. If a growth company does not meet these expectations, the price of its stock may decline significantly, even if it has ...
... Growth-Style Investing Risk. Investors expect growth companies to increase their earnings at a certain rate that is generally higher than the rate expected for non-growth companies. If a growth company does not meet these expectations, the price of its stock may decline significantly, even if it has ...
DHFL Pramerica Large Cap Fund
... higher than in May (5.76%). Most of the upward pressure came again from food inflation. Food inflation continued its upward journey printing at 7.4% as against 7.2% and 6.3% in the preceding two months, respectively. Core inflation offered some solace recording almost a 20 bps decline to 4.5% as com ...
... higher than in May (5.76%). Most of the upward pressure came again from food inflation. Food inflation continued its upward journey printing at 7.4% as against 7.2% and 6.3% in the preceding two months, respectively. Core inflation offered some solace recording almost a 20 bps decline to 4.5% as com ...
Macy's Inc. - Mark E. Moore
... However, after computing Macy’s profitability ratios, we discovered that they are extremely productive. When compared to their competitors, Macy’s gross profit margin, operating profit margin, net profit margin, return on assets, and return on equity dominate the industry. The only exception is thei ...
... However, after computing Macy’s profitability ratios, we discovered that they are extremely productive. When compared to their competitors, Macy’s gross profit margin, operating profit margin, net profit margin, return on assets, and return on equity dominate the industry. The only exception is thei ...
CollegeChoice CD Disclosure Statement
... If we do not receive instructions at maturity, we will take the following default action: • We will automatically transfer matured funds into an Honors Savings Account until you provide distribution or other investment instructions. Alternatively, you may choose one of the following options at ...
... If we do not receive instructions at maturity, we will take the following default action: • We will automatically transfer matured funds into an Honors Savings Account until you provide distribution or other investment instructions. Alternatively, you may choose one of the following options at ...
The concept of investment efficiency and its application to
... developing investment management structures can have a similarly beneficial effect. 1.2 Proposed Solution 1.2.1 We believe that the existing model of building investment management structures, focusing solely on risk and return, is too simplistic. There are other dimensions that need to be taken int ...
... developing investment management structures can have a similarly beneficial effect. 1.2 Proposed Solution 1.2.1 We believe that the existing model of building investment management structures, focusing solely on risk and return, is too simplistic. There are other dimensions that need to be taken int ...
Investment risks - Lecture 10: Asset allocation methods
... If we can plot the portfolio return vs. Portfolio volatility for all possible allocations (weights), then we can easily locate the optimal portfolio with the highest Sharpe ratio of (Rp - Rf)/(Vol of risky portfolio). When we only have two risky assets, as in this case, it is easy to construct this ...
... If we can plot the portfolio return vs. Portfolio volatility for all possible allocations (weights), then we can easily locate the optimal portfolio with the highest Sharpe ratio of (Rp - Rf)/(Vol of risky portfolio). When we only have two risky assets, as in this case, it is easy to construct this ...
ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY CO LLC (Form: 424B3
... You should rely only on the information included in this prospectus. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with additional or different information. The prospectus may be used only for the purposes for which it has been published, and no person has been authorized to give any information not ...
... You should rely only on the information included in this prospectus. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with additional or different information. The prospectus may be used only for the purposes for which it has been published, and no person has been authorized to give any information not ...
Chapter Twelve The Analysis of Growth and Sustainable Earnings
... The valuation models of Chapters 5 and 6 provide the answer to this question. Chapter 5 showed that one pays a premium over book value based on the ability of a firm to grow residual earnings (RE), where residual earnings is the difference between earnings and the required return on book value. For a ...
... The valuation models of Chapters 5 and 6 provide the answer to this question. Chapter 5 showed that one pays a premium over book value based on the ability of a firm to grow residual earnings (RE), where residual earnings is the difference between earnings and the required return on book value. For a ...
Case Studies of Medicare+Choice in Sixteen Selected Market Areas
... The Medicare+Choice (M+C) program introduced substantial changes to Medicare managed care. Created under the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (BBA), the M+C program was intended to give Medicare beneficiaries a wider set of health plan choices. Regulatory changes under the program included expanded eligi ...
... The Medicare+Choice (M+C) program introduced substantial changes to Medicare managed care. Created under the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (BBA), the M+C program was intended to give Medicare beneficiaries a wider set of health plan choices. Regulatory changes under the program included expanded eligi ...
Credit Suisse Global Investment Returns Yearbook 2013
... Bond returns were especially high. Over the 33 years since 1980, a period that exceeds the working lifetime of most of today’s investment professionals, world bonds (just) beat world equities. Past performance conditions our thinking and aspirations. Investors grew used to high returns. Equity inves ...
... Bond returns were especially high. Over the 33 years since 1980, a period that exceeds the working lifetime of most of today’s investment professionals, world bonds (just) beat world equities. Past performance conditions our thinking and aspirations. Investors grew used to high returns. Equity inves ...
Franklin California Tax-Free Income Fund SAI
... can be levied for the payment of debt service may be limited or unlimited as to the rate or amount of special assessments. Revenue bonds. The full faith, credit and taxing power of the issuer do not secure revenue bonds. Instead, the principal security for a revenue bond generally is the net revenu ...
... can be levied for the payment of debt service may be limited or unlimited as to the rate or amount of special assessments. Revenue bonds. The full faith, credit and taxing power of the issuer do not secure revenue bonds. Instead, the principal security for a revenue bond generally is the net revenu ...
PROXY STATEMENT - People`s United Bank
... accompanying form of proxy, you may cast a vote by telephone or electronically, by following the instructions printed on the proxy card. We will bear the entire cost of soliciting proxies. In addition to the solicitation of proxies by mail, we will request banks, brokers and other record holders to ...
... accompanying form of proxy, you may cast a vote by telephone or electronically, by following the instructions printed on the proxy card. We will bear the entire cost of soliciting proxies. In addition to the solicitation of proxies by mail, we will request banks, brokers and other record holders to ...