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Study separates russian flat tax myth and fact

The new tax policy slashed taxes for higher-income Russians who previously paid rates of 20 and 30 percent. Despite the savings to taxpayers, real tax revenues…

Efficiency is poor at Spanish airports

“The majority of airport operators are more concerned with security parameters than with economic efficiency”, Juan Carlos Martín, a professor in the…

KfW IPEX-Bank provides financing for 200 MW power project in Garabito /Costa Rica

The signing took place in Frankfurt, Germany. FPTG will use the loan to finance a 200 MW diesel-engine peak-load electricity generation plant delivered by MAN…

KfW IPEX-Bank finances ship conversion at Blohm + Voss

KfW IPEX-Bank, acting as facility agent and collectively with BNP Paribas as mandated lead arranger, finances the conversion of a former RoRo ferry into a…

Lack of capital not a 'death sentence' for start-ups

“Our research shows that undercapitalization is not a death sentence for start-up ventures,” says Dr. David Townsend, an assistant professor of management,…

Insuring Against the Risks of Innovation: a New Way to View Asset Pricing

Commonly, an infusion of innovation implies increased efficiency, productivity, and profits. By nature, innovation also increases competition. Overall…

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