Structural Empowerment And The Work Environment Of Nursing Home Care Workers In China,
2026
Lingnan University
Structural Empowerment And The Work Environment Of Nursing Home Care Workers In China, Yawen Ou
Lingnan Theses (MPhil & PhD)
China is experiencing a profound demographic transformation as its population ages rapidly, driven by declining fertility, increased longevity, and long-term effects of the One- Child policy. Traditional family-based elderly care has become increasingly unsustainable due to the pressures of the “4-2-1” family structure and the rising prevalence of empty-nest households. In this context, there is an increasing trend in institutionalized elderly care, accompanied by a growing demand for Nursing Home Care Workers (NHCWs). In spite of their vital importance, NHCWs often face heavy workloads, poor compensation, low recognition, and limited professional autonomy. This study explores the work environment and structural …
Yield-To-Maturity And The Reinvestment Of Coupon Payments: Reply,
2026
Rollins College
Yield-To-Maturity And The Reinvestment Of Coupon Payments: Reply
Journal of Economics and Finance Education
Our original note addressed a common misconception that to earn the yield-to-maturity (YTM) on a coupon bond an investor must reinvest the coupon payments. Shirvani and Wilbratte (2009) take issue with our presentation and results. We will demonstrate that their arguments entirety rest on the proposition that the YTM must equal the realized compounded yield (RCY). This is a construct that explicitly assumes coupon reinvestment. We made no claim in our original presentation with regard to their proposition, because it is not required to calculate the YTM. Furthermore, we will discuss their claims with regard to the “economic significance” of …
Yield To Maturity Is Always Received As Promised: A Reply,
2026
Rollins College
Yield To Maturity Is Always Received As Promised: A Reply
Journal of Economics and Finance Education
This note attempts to further spell out why it is a myth that YTM is viewed as only a promised but not really earned interest rate. It addresses some misconceptions in Shirnani and Wilbratte (2009, this issue) on what, between YTM and RCY, is a true rate of return of a coupon bond, why YTM is NOT just a “fictitious mathematical construct”, and why YTM has nothing to do with yield curve.
The Relationship Between The Promised And Realized Yields To Maturity Revisited,
2026
Rollins College
The Relationship Between The Promised And Realized Yields To Maturity Revisited
Journal of Economics and Finance Education
This paper reaffirms the long-held view that the promised yield to maturity of a coupon bond can be realized only under certain restrictive conditions. Specifically, the realized yield equals the promised yield only if the spot rate and yield curves are flat and remain unchanged throughout the term of the bond, a condition which rarely if ever holds. In addition, we explain that, regardless of the reinvestment rates, the promised yield on a coupon bond will be realized, provided that the bond is held not to its maturity but to its duration.
Parsimonious Expected Utility And In-The-Large Risk Premiums For The Undergraduate Curriculum,
2026
Rollins College
Parsimonious Expected Utility And In-The-Large Risk Premiums For The Undergraduate Curriculum
Journal of Economics and Finance Education
Expected utility theory, Pratt and Arrow’s risk premium, and the Markowitz risk premium are based upon Von Neumann and Morgenstern’s five axioms of cardinal utility. The derivation of these measures from these axioms is generally considered too mathematically sophisticated for the undergraduate curriculum. This leaves a wide gap in the foundation of financial theory for the undergraduate. An alternative simplified presentation of expected utility that is suitable for the undergraduate curriculum, and that avoids the nuances and complexities of the traditional mathematically more complete derivation, is presented here. In addition, an easily derived in-the-large risk premium is shown to be …
Time Spent Online And Student Performance In Online Business Courses: A Multinomial Logit Analysis,
2026
Rollins College
Time Spent Online And Student Performance In Online Business Courses: A Multinomial Logit Analysis
Journal of Economics and Finance Education
This study examines the determinants of academic achievement in online business courses. As a measure of effort, we use the total amount of time each student spent in the course. We estimate a multinomial logistic model to examine the odds of attaining one grade versus another depending on time spent online, GPA, and some demographic characteristics of students. Our findings suggest that extra effort can help a student move from letter grades F, D and C to grade B, but is less helpful for the move from B to A. For the latter improvement, a high GPA matters the most.
Attraction And Retention Of Faculty In A Non-Tenure Granting Environment,
2026
Rollins College
Attraction And Retention Of Faculty In A Non-Tenure Granting Environment
Journal of Economics and Finance Education
This paper examines the task of attracting and retaining faculty in a non-tenure granting environment. Our goal is to provide a framework for the future discussion of this issue and to develop a set of utility functions for the primary parties involved, namely, institutions of higher education and individual faculty members. Various strategies for attracting and retaining faculty members in a non-tenure-granting environment are evaluated in terms of their long-run implications.
Technology, Leadership, And Sustainability In The Post-Crisis Economy: Evidence From Lebanese Organizations,
2026
Finance and Grants Manager, AUB, Beirut, Lebanon
Technology, Leadership, And Sustainability In The Post-Crisis Economy: Evidence From Lebanese Organizations, Dania Abbass, Habib Badawi
Arab Economic and Business Journal
This study examines how artificial intelligence integration, transformational leadership, and sustainability practices collectively influence organizational resilience and performance in crisis-affected Arab economies, with a focus on Lebanese organizations navigating compound disruptions. Using a convergent mixed-methods design, quantitative data were collected from 487 managers and employees across Lebanese organizations and comparative international samples in the education, finance, NGO, and tourism sectors, complemented by 32 semi-structured interviews. Results demonstrate that AI integration, transformational leadership, and sustainability practices significantly enhance organizational resilience and performance, with emotional intelligence and affective commitment serving as critical mediators. Organizations combining high implementation across all three dimensions achieved …
Green Runs: Colorado Cannabis Sales During Ski Season,
2026
University of South Carolina
Green Runs: Colorado Cannabis Sales During Ski Season, Joshua H. Hess, Isabellle Bassock
Faculty Publications
This study examines the impact of ski tourism on Colorado’s retail marijuana (RMJ) sales, leveraging county-level sales data and ski resort characteristics. Using a two-way fixed effects model, we analyze seasonal variations in RMJ sales across counties with differing ski resort acreages. Our findings indicate that ski resort counties experience significant increases in RMJ sales during peak ski months (December–March), with the most prominent effects observed in counties with the largest ski resorts. The largest ski resort county– Summit County– sees an estimated seasonal increase of $4.35 million in RMJ sales. We estimate the isolated extra-state ski tourism effects and …
Strategic Decision-Making For Greenomina Decarbonization Efforts At Pt Pertamina (Persero),
2026
Institut Teknologi Bandung
Strategic Decision-Making For Greenomina Decarbonization Efforts At Pt Pertamina (Persero), Fransisca Fitriastuti, Yos Sunitiyoso
BISNIS & BIROKRASI: Jurnal Ilmu Administrasi dan Organisasi
This study explores the strategic decision-making process in implementing Greenomina, a digital transformation platform developed by PT Pertamina (Persero), a reputable state-owned energy company in Indonesia, to support decarbonization initiatives through carbon emission tracking and management. The analysis draws upon two frameworks: the Business Model Canvas (BMC) and the Digital Transformation Canvas (DTC). Greenomina primarily targets Scope 3 emissions, or indirect emissions from business travel and activities, by enabling employees to measure, document, and offset their carbon footprints. This study employed a qualitative approach, combining in-depth interviews and document analysis. The findings highlight key components of a successful digital business …
Decentralization And Trust: Institutional Design For Effective Governance,
2026
University of Akron
Decentralization And Trust: Institutional Design For Effective Governance, Michael A. Nelson
University Research
This study examines the relationship between decentralization and public trust in the civil service using a multidimensional framework that extends beyond conventional fiscal measures. Drawing on indicators of regional and local government autonomy across 47 countries from 1995 to 2018, the analysis yields four findings. Trust is higher when local governments, rather than regional authorities, lead service delivery; greater subnational financial self-reliance is positively associated with trust; oversight by higher tiers enhances accountability and citizen perceptions; and shared-rule arrangements that involve regional governments in national decision-making further bolster trust. Overall, the findings highlight the limits of fiscal decentralization alone and …
Business Communication Barriers In An Export-Oriented Company: A Case Study Of Pt. Xyz,
2026
Politekik Negeri Media Kreatif Jakarta
Business Communication Barriers In An Export-Oriented Company: A Case Study Of Pt. Xyz, Sartika Ekadyasa, Arius Krypton
Jurnal Administrasi Bisnis Terapan
This study examines business communication barriers faced by PT. XYZ, an export-oriented company engaged in international business cooperation. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, documentation, and literature review. The findings indicate that business communication is influenced by multiple interrelated barriers, including socio-anthro-psychological, technical, and ecological factors, which affect communication effectiveness during coordination, negotiation, and relationship management with foreign business partners. These barriers shape the quality of mutual understanding, trust, and operational efficiency in cross-border interactions. The study highlights the importance of integrated communication strategies that address social, cultural, psychological, technical, and environmental dimensions …
Why Mills And Not Gouldner,
2026
Wesleyan University
The Trek With Telos: A Rememberance Ofpaul Piccone (January 19, 1940—July 12,2004),
2026
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
The Trek With Telos: A Rememberance Ofpaul Piccone (January 19, 1940—July 12,2004), Timothy W. Luke
Fast Capitalism
No abstract provided.
Salvaging Democracy After Election 2004,
2026
University of California, Los Angeles
Salvaging Democracy After Election 2004, Douglas Kellner
Fast Capitalism
No abstract provided.
Why Were There So Many Jews In Sds? Or, The Ordeal Of Civility,
2026
Albuquerque Technical-Vocational Institute
Why Were There So Many Jews In Sds? Or, The Ordeal Of Civility, Mark Rudd
Fast Capitalism
No abstract provided.
Teaching The Sixties,
2026
Hamline University and the University of Minnesota
My Radical Dad,
2026
University of Texas at Arlington
Information Technology And Participatory Democracy: Some Considerations,
2026
University of California at Santa Barbara
Information Technology And Participatory Democracy: Some Considerations, Dick Flacks
Fast Capitalism
Please read the following in light of the following biographical context: I was one of the several dozen students who met together at Port Huron, Michigan in June 1962 to found the Students for a Democratic Society and draft the Port Huron Statement. That experience marked me for life. For me, the phrase ‘participatory democracy’, despite its awkwardness, encapsulates what’s essential for defining the good society and for criticizing established institutions and practices, and for formulating a political agenda. And my goal as a teacher for these 43 years has been to inspire students with that vision and help empower …
Two Wars, Two Movements: Iraq In Light Of Vietnam,
2026
University of Colorado
Two Wars, Two Movements: Iraq In Light Of Vietnam, Tom Wells
Fast Capitalism
No abstract provided.
