Essays about: "Effects of democracy on Economic Growth"

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  1. 1. Chinese Presence in Africa: For better or worse?- A Study on the Effects of Chinese Aid on Press Freedom in Africa

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Oskar Fagerholm; Jakob Weiner; [2022-06-30]
    Keywords : Foreign Aid; China; Africa;

    Abstract : Over the last 20 years, China's growth has increased exponentially, and one aspect of this growth is increasing Chinese presence in many international and economic settings. In this study we focus on the international impact of Chinese foreign aid and in more detail how it influences the press freedom in Africa on a cross-national and sub-national level. READ MORE

  2. 2. Factors affecting economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa : A panel data analysis of the factors that affect economic growth and the development of sub-Saharan African countries

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Nationalekonomi

    Author : Faith Semmanda; [2020]
    Keywords : Economic growth; population; foreign direct investment; corruption; democracy; life expectancy; education and economic freedom;

    Abstract : Economic growth rate differs largely between different countries. There are many opinions on which factors really affect the rate of growth in different economies and this causes debates. The factors that affect economic growth include political systems, social settings, economic freedom, human capital and institutional organization. READ MORE

  3. 3. HIMA ! Revolutionary Park in Yerevan, Armenia

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Hayk Shahinyan; [2016]
    Keywords : Yerevan; Armenia; Myasnikyan Square; Revolutionary Space; Democracy; Hayk; Shahinyan; HIMA; Park; Revolution; Protest; Riot; Clash; Uprising; Demonstration; Public Space; Public Square; Forum; Soapbox; Euromaidan; March 1 2008;

    Abstract : HIMA! / NOW! - translation from Armenian In light of recent and ongoing protests, demonstrations and riots in Ukraine, Egypt, Israel or Armenia, some actual questions arise such as how is the built environment used as an area of protest, how it is chosen as a focal point or path for resistance, what are the common characteristics of revolutionary spaces and how the environment effects on success. Lack of democracy from the government and in everyday life of Armenia society, total corruption and feeling of impunity oligarchy, the government and most of governmental institutions, weak economic growth accompanied by alarming number of emigration as well as successful scenarios in neighboring Georgia and Ukraine, force to predict a inescapable eruption of protests Armenia in near future. READ MORE

  4. 4. FDI Inflows and Economic Growth in South Africa from 1994 to 2013

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Lea Strauss; [2015]
    Keywords : Foreign Direct Investment; Economic Growth; Absorptive Capacity; South Africa; Extractive Resources; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Since the beginning of democracy the South African government has been increasingly trying to attract FDI into the country. South Africa is an interesting case, since despite being a middle income country and highly developed compared to other African countries, FDI does not seem to offer positive spill-over effects. READ MORE

  5. 5. Does the Level of Gender Equality in National Parliament have an Impact on Economic Growth?

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Institutionen för samhällsvetenskaper

    Author : Denise Stolt; [2013]
    Keywords : Growth; Gender; Equality; Representation; Human Capital;

    Abstract : It is clear that economic growth is achieved by a number of means depending on theoretical affiliation and also that growth rate varies across countries. The thesis investigates the relationship between economic growth and the proportion of representation by women in national parliament across countries. READ MORE