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Essays on regulatory environment and firm performance in Sub-Sahara Africa (2022)
Thesis
Tannor, W. (2022). Essays on regulatory environment and firm performance in Sub-Sahara Africa. (Thesis). University of Salford

This three-essay thesis examines how national institutions influence firm performance and activities in sub-Saharan African economies. Most developing countries generally consider businesses as the key to economic development. Unfortunately, national... Read More about Essays on regulatory environment and firm performance in Sub-Sahara Africa.

Player valuation in thin markets: the case of European Association football (2022)
Thesis
Che, V. Player valuation in thin markets: the case of European Association football. (Thesis). University of Salford

The amount of money in football is staggering and is a concern for people of all walks of life. While these concerns are valid, the money in football is justified and consumers of football as a form of entertainment, actively participate in the set-u... Read More about Player valuation in thin markets: the case of European Association football.

Exploring the connectedness of regional financial markets: application to the GCC equity markets (2022)
Thesis
Yousuf, M. Exploring the connectedness of regional financial markets: application to the GCC equity markets. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis explores the financial connectedness of equity markets in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries for the 2005 – 2020 timeframe. The overall study is divided into four key areas. First, we examine the intra-regional connectedness of... Read More about Exploring the connectedness of regional financial markets: application to the GCC equity markets.

Globalisation and sticky prices : “Con” or conundrum? (2015)
Journal Article
Albertson, K., Simister, J., & Syme, R. (2015). Globalisation and sticky prices : “Con” or conundrum?

With reference to a case study which illustrates the existence of segmented markets and international price discrimination, this paper develops a theoretical model of comparative advantage in which domestic prices may be sticky. We show, when domesti... Read More about Globalisation and sticky prices : “Con” or conundrum?.

Pattern and repertoire in history (2002)
Book
Roehner, B., & Syme, T. (2002). Pattern and repertoire in history. Boston, MA: Harvard University Press. https://doi.org/10.4159/harvard.9780674418479

Historical landmarks, such as wars, coups, and revolutions, seem to arise under unique conditions. Indeed, what seems to distinguish history from the natural and social sciences is its inability to be dissected or generalized in any meaningful way. Y... Read More about Pattern and repertoire in history.

Earnings gaps, segmentation and competitiveness in the Ghanaian labour market
Working Paper
Syme, T., Ali, A., & Nimoh, C. (2020). Earnings gaps, segmentation and competitiveness in the Ghanaian labour market

This paper examines the labour market dynamics of Ghana by specifically assessing: (1) the informal-formal earnings gaps in the country, and (2) whether informal sector employment is due to labour market segmentation (i.e. last resort) or comparative... Read More about Earnings gaps, segmentation and competitiveness in the Ghanaian labour market.

The nappy factor in golf : the effect of children on the sporting performance of professional golfers
Presentation / Conference
Syme, T. The nappy factor in golf : the effect of children on the sporting performance of professional golfers. Presented at MathSport International 2017, University of Padua

This study investigates the effects of children upon the sporting performance of fathers who are professional golfers. Biographical and sporting data for 225 professional golfers are used to estimate fixed-effects regressions. In line with other stud... Read More about The nappy factor in golf : the effect of children on the sporting performance of professional golfers.