Essays about: "sample foreign studies"

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  1. 16. Is there an impact of Foreign Direct Investments on gender equality? A study of female employment in Latin America and the Caribbean

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Lina Jönsson; [2015]
    Keywords : female labour force participation; female employment; gender; Latin America and the Caribbean; Foreign Direct Investments; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is a part of the globalization process, a process increasing all over the world. These investments affect people, both in the home economy and the host economy. People in the host economy are, due to several aspects, affected in different ways. One of those aspects is gender. READ MORE

  3. 17. FDI, entrepreneurship and economic growth : a cross-sectional analysis of sub-Saharan Africa

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Institutionen för samhällsvetenskaper

    Author : Eric Mugabarabona; [2015]
    Keywords : Key words: foreign direct investment; entrepreneurship; economic growth; sub-Saharan Africa;

    Abstract : It has been observed by previous studies that foreign direct investment play a determinant role in the growth of an economy both in developed and developing countries. It has equally been established that entrepreneurship is key to the long-run growth enjoyed in most developed countries. READ MORE

  4. 18. Green Lean : the effects of lean on environmental strategies in Swedish agricultural firms

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Malin Samuelsson; Victoria Strid; [2015]
    Keywords : agriculture; climate efficiency; environmental strategies; Green Lean; Lean; strategic management;

    Abstract : Swedish agricultural firms are today facing high competitiveness from foreign producers and a decreasing profitability. Simultaneously, the agricultural sector are facing challenges regarding the impact generated from the production systems on the natural environment and especially emissions of greenhouse gases. READ MORE

  5. 19. The internationalization of social enterprises : Mapping patterns in the internationalization process of social entrepreneurs

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Kristina Färdig; Maria Håkansson; [2014]
    Keywords : social entrepreneurship; social enterprise; social value creation; INVs; internationalization process; network relationships;

    Abstract : Social entrepreneurship, defined as entrepreneurial activities with a clear mission to create social value, is gaining increased influence and importance in the economy. Through combining a for-profit mindset with social objectives, social enterprises provide groundbreaking solutions to societal needs. READ MORE

  6. 20. Do central banks respond to exchange rates and restrictions to capital flows? Evidence from panel data

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Anna Åkesson; [2014]
    Keywords : Inflation targeting; Taylor rule; real exchange rate; Schindler index; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This paper examines whether central banks consider exchange rates and restrictions to capital flows when setting the policy rate. Specifically, this paper studies if there is a difference in the reaction between inflation targeting central bank and non-inflation targeting central banks in advanced and emerging economies. READ MORE