National policy initiatives require the expenditure of large amounts of resources over several
years. It is common for these initiatives to generate large amounts of data that are needed in …

This paper analyzes the impact of the banking system reform implemented through the
banking consolidation (mergers and acquisitions) carried out in Spain to address the …

Ownership, governance, and institutional diversity among banks are a subject of public and
regulatory concern. This paper addresses this issue by using a case study of Spain, where …

In recent years the Spanish government has invested significantly in the infrastructure of
airports. It is not clear if this investment has been efficiently applied. Airports operate as …

Technology opportunity discovery (TOD) is an important technique to help fuel cell vehicle
(FCV) firms keep market advantage and sustainable development. Under fierce competition …

With the advent of the knowledge economy, firms often compete for intellectual property
rights. Being the first to acquire high-potential patents can assist firms in achieving future …

In this paper we analyze the influence of corporate governance, specifically political
connections and gender diversity, on board and managers' remuneration in savings banks …

In this chapter we integrate Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) and Multidimensional Scaling
(MDS) with the aim to discuss the potential complementarities and advantages of combining …

La heterogeneidad entre las universidades españolas es notable si atendemos a sus
características internas ya los entornos geográficos en los que actúan. Esta heterogeneidad …

Abstract During the 2008–09 financial crisis, many states were forced to nationalize faltering
private banks. But also public banks ran into trouble and market actors continue to worry …