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Original Article
Open Access
Is Currency Depreciation Always Good for Improving Trade Balance? An Empirical Analysis of Selected Asian Economies
Aye Mengistu Alemu, Jin-Sang Lee
· pp. 7–17
DOI: 10.17010/ijf/2014/v8i7/71903
The aim of the present study is to investigate how depreciation could affect the export sector in selected Asian countries. The current economic environment makes it difficult to sustain trade balance among developing countries with a flexible exchange rate system …
Keywords:
Devaluation, Trade Balance, Export, Marshall-Lerner Condition, J-Curve Effect
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Original Article
Open Access
Financial Sustainability Through Effective Risk Management Practices
S. Vasumathy Hariharan
· pp. 18–27
DOI: 10.17010/ijf/2014/v8i7/71904
The contribution of Indian small and medium export firms to the total gross domestic product and employment generation has been commendable. These firms were in the limelight recently because of their currency risk management practices. A few firms were able …
Keywords:
SMEs, Risk Management, Exposure Management, Risk Analysis, Hedging, Derivatives G01, G110, G280, G320
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Original Article
Open Access
An Empirical Model on Customers' Perception in the Selection of Indian Prepaid Mobile Services
P. S. Rajeswari, P. Ravilochanan
· pp. 28–40
DOI: 10.17010/ijf/2014/v8i7/71905
India, a leading country in the telecommunication sector, has shown remarkable growth in prepaid mobile subscriptions through rigorous rural penetration. At the same time, the rate of monthly customer attrition is very high when compared with other countries across the …
Keywords:
Telecommunication, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Retention, Voice and Data Services, Affiliate Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Mobile Service Providers
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Original Article
Open Access
Women Entrepreneurs in the Beauty Industry: Is it Sustainable?
M. Chitra, B. Kalpana
· pp. 41–55
DOI: 10.17010/ijf/2014/v8i7/71906
Thousands of beauty care service providers have sprung up all over the country in the last decade as the significance of being and looking beautiful is increasing. Though there are a plethora of studies on women entrepreneurship, studies related to …
Keywords:
Business Model, Sustainability, Beauty Salons, Women Entrepreneurship, Motivation
