Essays about: "Neoclassical economic theory"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 25 essays containing the words Neoclassical economic theory.
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1. Does Labour Work? A Macroeconomic Perspective on Work Time Reduction
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : We conduct an empirical study on work time reduction and its accompanying macroeconomic outcomes across countries. Specifically, we frame the analysis in the context of neoclassical and post-Keynesian economic theory, and their differing predictions on work time reduction, real GDP growth, unemployment and functional distribution. READ MORE
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2. Framing the Advancement of the Russian Enemy : The Extent of the European Union’s Framing of Russia as a Military and Political Threat in the Aftermath of the Annexation of Crimea
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk historia och internationella relationerAbstract : This study focuses on how important foreign policy crises are interpreted and used to construct images and framing of transnational threats. Since Russia’s annexation of Crimea, Ukraine 2014, the security order in Europe and within the European Union has been affected in various ways because of how Russia is portrayed as a potential threat. READ MORE
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3. The Fundamental Drivers of Merger Waves - A study of industry level merger activity in the Nordic market
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansieringAbstract : We examine if merger waves occur on an industry level in the Nordics, and the underlying drivers of these waves. We conduct simulations of the empirical distribution of merger activity, univariate tests and regressions of logit models to address this research question. READ MORE
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4. Export-led growth? : The case of Brazil
University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, NationalekonomiAbstract : With an ever-increasing globalising world, trade is of most importance for developing countries to not fall behind and be outcompeted. Export-led growth theory states that one of the key determinants for economic growth is exports. This thesis aims to analyse the causal effects of exports on economic growth in the case of Brazil. READ MORE
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5. The earthship concept : a building technique and subculture aiming towards environmentally conscious-change
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest EconomicsAbstract : I will in this master thesis study a building concept called Earthship. Designed to be autonomous, built out-of earth, tires and as much reused material as possible in order to be a self-sufficient, environmental friendly building that transcends monthly payments for its inhabitants. READ MORE
