This paper tests the hypothesis that GDP growth volatility depends on trade openness, on economic governance and on the stage of development of a given economy. The results show that trade openness has a positive effect on growth volatility…

The presentation describes the origins of the economic and monetary union and the Euro area, the role of the European Central Bank (ECB), and the many factors that led to the euro crisis. The presentation concludes by proposing measures and…

30-31 October 2013 Chair holder at the university of Jordan organizes a conference on the "Understanding Global Business Environment: Its Economic, Financial, Accounting, Marketing, and IT Dimensions" The Faculty of Business of…

Third international Conference on International Trade and Investment: Non-tariff measures, the new frontier of trade policy? 2-6 September 2013 Even though import tariffs have declined globally owing to the demands from the multilateral rounds…

The international Conference on International Trade and Investment with the theme "Globalisation at Crossroads: Implications for the Developing World" came at an opportune time. The conference  provided an opportunity to get acquainted with…