Essays about: "economic growth and finance"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 100 essays containing the words economic growth and finance.

  1. 1. The Road Ahead: Exploring the Potential of Public-Private Partnerships in Closing the European Infrastructure Investment Gap

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Linus Edgren; Casper Lindqvist; [2023]
    Keywords : Public-Private Partnership; Public Procurement; Project Finance; European Infrastructure; Infrastructure Investments;

    Abstract : Modern infrastructure assets are fundamental for the long-term economic growth and development of countries and regions. Yet, the European infrastructure investment gap is projected to reach USD 2 trillion by 2040. One approach to closing this infrastructure investment gap is strengthening the collaboration between the private and public sector. READ MORE

  2. 2. Female Entrepreneurship in Europe : How do socioeconomic and individual factors influence female entrepreneurial activity in Europe?

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Carina Wienecke; Henrik Berntsson; [2023]
    Keywords : female entrepreneurship; socioeconomic factors; individual factors; GEM; European countries; panel data study;

    Abstract : Background: Despite the societal progress made in recent decades, a gender gap in entrepreneurship persists. In Europe, there are fewer female entrepreneurs than male entrepreneurs. This issue is significant as female entrepreneurship substantially impacts economic development and social well-being. READ MORE

  3. 3. Are concessional state loans available to every SME? - Challenges and opportunities in the provision of concessional state loans for micro and small businesses engaged in tourism in the regions of Azerbaijan

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

    Author : Elmar Hajiyev; [2023]
    Keywords : Tourism and development; Micro and small businesses; Access to finance; Concessional state loans; Environmental factors; Supply-side factors; Demand-side factors; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Tourism is considered one of the main driving forces of economic growth. At the same time, micro and small businesses play a vital role in the development of the tourism sector as a supply side. Also, the development of entrepreneurial activity directly depends on internal and external financial resources. READ MORE

  4. 4. FISCAL POLICY AND GENDER INEQUALITY : A CASE OF AGRICULTURE SECTOR IN NIGERIA

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Nationalekonomi

    Author : Adetutu O Emmanuel; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Over the years governmental efforts to resolve the issues of gender inequality particularly in the developing countries appear to be less significant, and some scholars have identified this failing as the bane of economic growth and development in such countries. It is argued that the consequences which stems from discrimination against women who constitute about 70% of agricultural labor market in Nigeria and their low empowerment in Nigeria's agriculture sector led to the overall low productivity in the country's agriculture sector. READ MORE

  5. 5. Unlocking Finance through Social Networks : Attracting investment for the high-tech Swedish startups in Luleå, Sweden

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : Thilini Nimesha Wijewarna Arachchi; [2022]
    Keywords : Social networks; entrepreneurship; high-tech startups; investments; digitalization;

    Abstract : The importance of entrepreneurship for economic growth and development is a well-known factor in the world. In which high technology startup firms are playing an important role in introducing innovative and advanced technologies. However, due to inherent difficulties in nature, they face major challenges such as acquiring sufficient investments. READ MORE