Introduction.

It is my great pleasure to present to you the new issue of the Journal of Academy of Business and Economics, Volume I, Number 2, 2003. In this issue of the journal (JABE), we have published 24 high quality research articles in economics, marketing, marketing, accounting, and related areas. Each article has successfully undergone a double blind review process. The JABE is a peer-reviewed journal listed in the Cabell's Directory 2004 Edition. The journal has ISSN number (ISSN: 1542-8710) issued by the Library of Congress, Washington, DC. The JABE is also listed in the Ulrich's International Periodicals Directory. The JABE will be available online from the Gale Group/Thomson Publishing. JABE is the flagship publication of the International Academy of Business and Economics (IABE). All rights reserved. [c]2003 IABE.

The objective of the journal is to create and provide a worldwide forum for faculty, professionals, and students to publish and share developments in the business, economics, and related fields, particularly relevant at the international level, to help continuously improve teaching, scholarship, and practice.

On behalf of the Executive committee of the International Academy of Business and Economics, I sincerely thank to all our reviewers for their invaluable timely help in reviewing the papers. The editorial board of the IABE has significantly contributed towards the success of the journal and we commend the editorial board. We express our sincere thanks to all the authors who submitted their papers for review for the journal.

We look forward to your participation and support for the continued success of the journal.

Regards,

Alan S. Khade, Ph.D.

Managing Editor