A recent Finnish study found that Bitcoin volatility does not respond immediately to cyberattacks, but rather increases substantially on the fifth day after an incident occurred. This delayed response suggests inefficiency in the market's ability to price shocks, with significant economic implications.
The study proposes three strategies to develop higher-level and unique human capital: identifying the right set of skills, promoting a training culture that enables employees to update competencies, and involving people in work-related decisions. This approach helps organizations adapt to change and stay ahead of competitors.
A new study by University of Vaasa researchers highlights the importance of strategic social media use in creating customer engagement value. The study identifies four distinct social media marketing strategies: social commerce, content, monitoring, and CRM, which can foster collaborative conversations and enhance customer relationships.
Real estate control policies in China can reduce discount rate risks and overall firm risks to banks. Financial control policies increase risk, while land policies decrease it. Tax-related stimulating policies also impact risk.
Researchers at the University of Vaasa have developed a model that can explain 87 percent of cryptocurrency bankruptcies after only one month of trading. The study identifies four key factors that contribute to a coin's success or failure, including first-day performance and developer anonymity.
A University of Vaasa researcher highlights the need for retailers to adopt creative solutions to reduce bread waste. By managing potential food waste, implementing marketing strategies, and engaging with staff, stores can minimize hazardous waste and meet the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
Researchers found that social banks produce smaller returns to their owners, remunerate depositors at below market interest rates, and grant loans below market interest rates. This supports the hypothesis that ownership explains the results, as stakeholder banks exhibit different interest rate behavior.