Essays about: "FDI employment"

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  1. 11. 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

  3. 12. Foreign Direct Investments and gender labour force participation: An empirical study on Sub-Saharan Africa between 1990-2009

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Charlotte Timmermans; [2014]
    Keywords : Foreign Direct Investment; gender; labour market participation; Sub-Saharan Africa; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This paper assesses how Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) impacts female labour force participation in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA). To deepen our research we additionally consider whether FDI lead to a decrease in the gender gap in employment participation in the region. READ MORE

  4. 13. Chinese OFDI and Private Companies in Ethiopia - Industrialization and Employment Opportunities

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen; Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Global Studies; Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Nazgol Glans; [2014]
    Keywords : Ethiopia; China; Outbound Foreign Direct Investment; Employment; Industrialization; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Over the past few years, there has been considerable academic interest in studying the relationship between China and Africa. This study aims to describe what effect Chinese outbound foreign direct (OFDI) investments and private companies have had on employment opportunities and industrialization in Ethiopia. READ MORE

  5. 14. Challenges Facing the Chilean Copper Industry in the Light of Increased Trade and FDI with China. A possible Future Sino-Chilean Dependency

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Aixien Hua; Lisette Johansson; [2013-07-16]
    Keywords : Chile; China; copper; trade; FDI; FTA; eclectic paradigm; mining industry; tax;

    Abstract : This thesis elaborates on the possible economic challenges that confronting the Chilean copper mining industry as a result of increased bilateral trade and FDI flow with China. It is conducted as a literature review, based on a qualitative and quantitative analysis and a descriptive approach. READ MORE

  6. 15. EFFECTS OF FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT ON WAGES IN THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR, 2002-2008

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Andres Mella Jimenez De Munana; [2013]
    Keywords : Wages; Foreign Direct Investment; Manufacturing; Political Economy; China; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The purpose of the present thesis is to analyze the effects of FDI on wages in the manufacturing sector from 2002-2008 in 33 different countries. The introductory chapter will review existing literature, distinguishing between neoclassical, political economy and sociology approaches. READ MORE