Farzad Karimi; Hossein Pirasteh; Seyed Komail Tayyebi
Volume 9, Issue 35 , January 2010, , Pages 265-288
Abstract
In the new literature of international trade, the focus has been on discussion of how trade integration affects business cycle synchronization.
The objective of this paper is exploring the main determinants of business cycle synchronization whit emphasizing on the trade integration which have ...
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In the new literature of international trade, the focus has been on discussion of how trade integration affects business cycle synchronization.
The objective of this paper is exploring the main determinants of business cycle synchronization whit emphasizing on the trade integration which have been evaluated through econometric model over period 1990-2005.
The empirical results show that trade integration is significantly the major factor of business cycle synchronization in these countries particularly during 1990-2005. In addition, similarities in both fiscal and monetary policies as well as similarities in economics structures influence significantly business cycle synchronization in the region.
Farzad Karimi; Mohssen Irvani
Volume 7, Issue 25 , July 2007, , Pages 101-126
Abstract
In recent decade one of the most important phenomenon is globalization through convergence of global market. This phenomenon, like every other new phenomenon, primarily expanded in industrial world and gradually extended to other countries. Because of having exclusive advantages and disadvantages, it ...
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In recent decade one of the most important phenomenon is globalization through convergence of global market. This phenomenon, like every other new phenomenon, primarily expanded in industrial world and gradually extended to other countries. Because of having exclusive advantages and disadvantages, it may provide specific threats and opportunities for countries of the world. While in the past, Iran, didn't strive seriously about this topic, but, today because of existing opportunities and convergence with global economy, requires planning and serious stimulation in this field. This article is organized for answering this need and it attempts with exploration of effective factors on internal competitiveness of manufacturing industries in Isfahan during 1997-2002 to provide appropriate policy recommendations to reinforce the competitiveness of industries in Isfahan and the whole country. As the whole, findings of this study shows that using the skillful workers, product efficiency, productivity, transportation costs, investment in machineries and participation in private sectors, have significant effect on competitiveness of industries.
