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The selection process in collection management has been characterized as based primarily on logical, rational thinking processes. Psychologists, however, have discovered that judgment and decision making are not exclusively cognitive [...]

The lead-lag relationship between futures and cash markets is analyzed using data of French stock transaction prices and bid/ask quotes from the Matif and the Paris Bourse.The lead-lag relationship of the cash market and the stock index futures market has been well researched using transaction data. Price movements in the futures markets have been found to consistently lead the stock index movements. Lower transaction costs and lessened restrictions in short selling in the futures market may account for the lead-lag relationship between the futures and cash index markets.

Supervisory developments in the United Kingdom have been impacted both by the distinct economic cycle and the increasingly competitive environment. Macroeconomic policy should be used early to moderate the economic cycle which can have an exaggerated impact on bank profit. Improvements made in the United Kingdom for the exchange of information between criminal-prosecution and regulatory authorities could be adopted internationally to improve co-operation. Recent developments in supervisory practice are discussed.

Over the last several decades, state-level research has been one of the most fertile areas for evaluating and measuring the impact of coverage expansion initiatives. Research on states' innovation with [...]

The implications of rampant corruption, in Vietnam, are discussed.

I. INTRODUCTION II. LEARNING TO LOVE OMNICARE III. THE GO-SHOP PUZZLE IV. LIVING WITH--OR WORKING AROUND--OMNICARE V. THE NEW DEAL PROTECTION JURISPRUDENCE VI. OMNICARE'S FUTURE AND DEAL PROTECTIONS I. INTRODUCTION [...]

The European securities markets are beginning to move towards integration. The International Securities Market Assn (ISMA) are examining the implications for self-regulating bodies. ISMA acts in the UK as the regulator for Euro-bond transactions, but has no authority under existing international legislation to take action against its members. Members of ISMA are concerned that they may be excluded from the EC regulatory body., A new role may be on the cards for the International Securities Market Association (ISMA). It may be taking a step away from remaining a trade association and towards becoming [...]

Heating and air conditioning contractors expect improved business during 1993 after unexpectedly good sales in 1992. Fifty percent of contractors polled found that business was up in 1992 compared to the previous year, and 31% found business to be better than they expected. In fact, contractors judged finding qualified employees, not economic concerns, to be their biggest challenge for 1993. Attitudes toward the phaseout of refrigerants are also discussed., TROY, Mich. -- There's no denying that the national recession continued to grip the economy through much of last year, but The News' survey of its contractor-subscribers highlights an interesting [...]

Refrigeration contractors do not all agree that chlorine-based refrigerants should be phased-out, according to a recent survey. About 40% of all refrigeration contractors believe that chlorine in refrigerants may not damage the ozone layer. Approximately 33% of the respondents believe a phaseout of chlorofluorocarbons should be later than the US' commitment for a Dec 31, 1995, deadline. However, about 50% of the respondents believe they would report a contractor who violated no-venting rules during the recovery of refrigerant., Remember when we all talked about something other than the ozone layer and refrigerant recovery? Neither do we. Not since the days when ice box manufacturers railed against the hidden [...]

A mild inflation has affected the charge-out rate imposed by contractors for service calls, as well as the wages and fringes paid to their technicians. But the increases have been [...]