Contemporary issues in social science / edited by Simon Grima, Ercan Özen and Hakan Boz.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Grima, Simon, editor.

Boz, Hakan, editor.

Özen, Ercan, editor.

Series:

Contemporary studies in economic and financial analysis ; Volume 106.

Contemporary studies in economic and financial analysis ; Volume 106

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Economics--Congresses.

Economics.

Social sciences--Economic aspects--Congresses.

Social sciences.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (478 pages)

Place of Publication:

Bingley, England : Emerald Publishing Limited, [2021]

Summary:

This international exploration on different economic systems provides a comprehensive account which brings a wide range of countries to the forefront in terms of both comparability and accountability, this study shines a light on the differences in systems between states, and provides information to equip readers to minimize those differences.

Contents:

Intro

Half Title Page

Series Editor Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

About the Editors

About the Contributors

List of Contributors

Editors

Contributors

Brief Summary

Series Editor'S Introduction

The Forward

Chapter 1: The Measurement of the Degree of Government Regulation in the Pension System

Statement of the Problem

Literature Review

Methodology

Results and Their Interpretation

Attitudinal Essential Factors of the Liberalization of the Pension System in Azerbaijan

Results

References

Chapter 2: Effects of Perceived Stakeholder Conflict Factors on Guests' Outcomes: Evidence from Kyrenian Hotels in North Cyprus

1. Introduction

1.1. Significance of the Research

2. Literature Review

2.1. Conflict Between Accommodation Service Providers and TO/TA

2.2. Tourism Development in North Cyprus

3. Hypotheses Development

3.1. PSCF and Guests' Outcomes

4. The Methodology of the Study

4.1. Measurements

4.2. Sampling

4.3. Data Collection Process

4.4. Survey - Cronbach's Alpha

4.5. Inclusion Criteria

5. Findings

5.1. Descriptive Analysis

5.2. Results of Main Hypotheses Testing: Sample Regression and Multiregression Analysis

6. Discussion, Conclusion and Recommendation

6.1. Discussion

6.2. Overview of Discussion

6.3. Managerial Implications

6.4. Limitations

6.5. Recommendations for Future Research

Chapter 3: Determining the Relationship between Job Satisfaction, Dependence on Tips and Turnover Intentions: The Case of Hotel Employees

2.1. Organizational Commitment

2.2. Turnover Intention

2.3. Dependence on Tips

2.4. Job Insecurity

2.5. Job Satisfaction

2.6. Hypotheses Development

3. Methodology

3.1. Sample and Data Collection

3.2. Measure.

4. Results

5. Conclusion

Chapter 4: Comparative Efficiency Analysis of Tourism Industry in the Southern Mediterranean Region

2. Conceptual Framework

4. Findings

5. Discussion and Conclusion

Chapter 5: Circular Economy from the Point of Consumption Relations: Consumer's Role in Maintaning Circular Process

From Linear Economy to Circular Economy

Sustainable/Responsible Consumption

Social Concerns/Responsibilities

Environmental Concerns and Ethical Responsibilities

Conclusion

Chapter 6: Dependency on Foreign Labor in the Information and Communication Technology Sector of the Maltese Economy

Introduction

Theoretical Framework

Overview of Foreign Nationals in the Maltese Labor Market

Foreign Nationalities

Levels

Shortages in the ICT Sector

Research Methodology

Findings and Analysis

Findings from Online Questionnaires

Findings from In-depth Interviews

Theme 1: Demand and Supply

Theme 2: Rationale for Employing Foreign Labor

Addressing Skill Shortages

Theme 3: Wages

Theme 4: Challenges of Foreign Labor Employment

Sector Insights

Limitations

Chapter 7: Do Investors Overreact to Firm Merger and Acquisition Decisions?

Overreaction Hypothesis

Literature

Findings and Discussion

Result

Chapter 8: Quiet Tourism: Opportunities and Challenges

2. Concept of Disability

2.1 Disabled Tourism

2.2. Quiet Tourism

2.3. Potential of Quiet Tourism in the World

2.3.1. Potential of Quiet Tourism in Turkey

2.4. Do Hotels in the Antalya-Belek Are Which Is One of the Most Popular Tourism Destinations in Turkey Have Sufficient Facilities for Quiet Tourism?

3. Opportunities and Challenges.

References

Chapter 9: The Influence of COVID-19 on Consumers' Perceptions of Uncertainty and Risk

2. Definition of the Uncertainty Concept

3. Definition of the Risk Concept

4. Changed Consumer Decisions and Behavior after COVID-19

5. Conclusion and Recommendations

Chapter 10: Economic Activity and Urban Design Policy as a Means for Recovery of Commercial Activity: The Case Study of Athens' Commercial Streets

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Selection of Case Studies and Methodological Framework Review

2.2. Data Collection

2.3. Limitations

3. Findings

3.1. Kypseli

3.2. Aghios Demetrios

3.3. Nea Ionia

3.4. Comparative Results

4. Conclusions

Chapter 11: The Relationship Between Credit Default Swap and Macroeconomic Indicators: An Example from Turkey

3. Data Set, Method, and findings

3.1. Data Set and Method

3.2. Empirical Findings

4. Conclusions and Recommendations

Chapter 12: How Are Immigrants Advancing on the European Labor Market? The Case of Spain

2. Migrants' Labor Market Integration and Associated Performance

3. Research Methodology

3.1. Data

3.2. Econometric Analysis and Methodological Credentials

4. Results and Discussions

4.1. EU-10 Immigration Cluster Analysis Results

4.2 Results of Spatial and Macroeconometric Modeling

5. Concluding Remarks

Appendices

Chapter 13: Financial Development and House Prices in Turkey*

2. Literature

3. Model and Data

3.1. Model

3.2. Data

4. Methodology

5. Empirical Findings

6. Conclusion

Refernces

Appendix

Chapter 14: Covid-19 Pandemic: Reflections on Organizational Life and Employee Psychology

1. Introduction.

2. Pandemic and Affected Processes

2.1. Move of the Labor from the Workplace (Remote Work)

2.2. Work and Family Balance

2.3. Psychological Reflections

3. Conclusion

Chapter 15: The Importance of Thorough Financial Reporting During COVID-19 Pandemic: Empirical Evidence From Borsa Istanbul

2. Literature Review and Hypothesis Development

3. Data and Methodology

4. Descriptive Statistics and Empirical Results

4.1. Descriptive Statistics

4.2. Empirical Results

Chapter 16: Financial Literacy Influencing Factors Analysis: Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania Case

Research Results and Discussion

Financial Literacy Rate

General Country Development Factors

Savings

Education

Financial Services Availability

Factors Comparison with Financial Literacy Level

Conclusions, Proposals, and Recommendations

Acknowledgment

Chapter 17: Agricultural Biomass Production: Implications for Economic Growth and Environment in Central and Eastern European Countries

2. Lirerature Review

3.1. Data Set

3.2. Methodology

4. Results

4.1. Influencing Factors of Agricultural Biomass Production in CEE Countries

4.2. Implications of Biomass Production on Environmental Factors and Value Added in Agriculture

5. Conclusions

Chapter 18: Methods for Predicting the Future Evolution of GHG Emissions by Domains

2. Main Causes That Led to Higher Emissions of GHG

3. The Primary Reduction Measures of GHG Emissions Used in the EU

4. Research Methodology

5. Results and Discussion

5.1. The Approximation of the Evolution of Total GHG Emissions by a Power-Type Function.

The Approximation of the Evolution of Total GHG Emissions by an Inverse Trigonometric Function

Estimation by Domains of Future GHG Emissions

6. Conclusions and Further Research

Chapter 19: The Impact of Good Governance on Entrepreneurship in Terms of Sustainable Development

Governance - Design and Measurements

Entrepreneurship - Concept and Measurements

Data

Analysis, Results, and Discussions

Conclusions

Chapter 20: The stage of non-financial reporting in Romania

4. Results and Discussion

Appendix. The Sample with the Listed Companies on BVB in 2019.

Chapter 21: Valuable Insights into Consumer Values: The Case of Latvian Social Enterprises

"The Doers"

"The Needed Ones"

"The Relationship People"

Chapter 22: Digital Inequalities in Households In Latvia: Problems and Challenges

Chapter 23: Individual Risk Perceptions and Behavior*

1. Individual Risk Perceptions and BehavioUr

1.1 Background Information

1.2 Risk Definition

1.3 Risk Behavior Definition

1.4 Risk Management

1.5 Risk Perception Definition

1.6 Aim

1.7 Research Questions

1.8 Propositions

1.8.1 Gender

1.8.2 Age

1.8.3 Status

1.8.4 Regions

1.8.5 Education

1.8.6 Family

1.8.7 Work Experience

1.8.8 Society and Culture

1.8.9 Religion

1.8.10 Media

1.8.11 Environment

1.8.12 Experiences

1.8.13 Psychology

1.8.14 Personality

1.8.15 Health.

1.9 Significance of the Study.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-80043-930-X

OCLC:

1252424374