Objective: The objective of the article is to identify the determinants of the EU countries'
sovereign credit ratings with a particular focus on the impact of the euro area crisis …

Abstract Credit Rating Agencies rate firms and countries by internal experts but with a final
qualitative judgment by their management acting as decision makers. These ratings on their …

The euro area crisis was characterised by a negative feedback loop between banks and
sovereigns. The paper aims to indicate the genesis of this phenomenon and to determine …

Sustainable tourism plays a dominant role in the economic well-being of some of the world's
countries, especially small ones. Tourism earnings account for a significant proportion of …

Sustainable tourism plays a dominant role in the economic well-being of the Mediterranean
countries, especially small ones. Tourism earnings account for a significant proportion of …