Essays about: "sample foreign studies"

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  1. 21. Regional Integration and Intra-Regional FDI - The case of ASEAN

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Fatema Hill; [2014]
    Keywords : Regional Integration Agreement; ASEAN Investment Area; Foreign Direct Investment; Gravity Model; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : During the past decades the interest of what effect Regional Integration Agreements (RIA’s) have on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) flow have been increasing. Previous studies have mainly focused on trade effects of RIA’s, which has left scope of studies for FDI effect. READ MORE

  3. 22. Determinant Influence on Hedging Strategies - A case study of AB Volvo, AB SKF and Getinge AB

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Linn Birnbo; Sofie Wernersson; [2013-07-02]
    Keywords : Currency risk management; Foreign exchange rate risk; Hedging; Netting; Hedging Strategy; Determinants;

    Abstract : Background and Problem: Most internationally operating companies are exposed to foreign exchange risk. Companies who hedge their currency exposure strive to minimize the effect of unfavourable foreign exchange rate movements since it can have a negative impact on companies’ operational results. READ MORE

  4. 23. Do Foreign Aid and Globalization Affect Health in Developing Countries?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Anna Welander; [2012]
    Keywords : Foreign Aid; Globalization; Health; Developing Countries; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Health plays a crucial role for human development. Therefore, foreign aid is often directed to combat ill-health in the developing world. At the same time, globalization is a strong force that may aect health through various channels. But the two factors may also be interrelated. READ MORE

  5. 24. Aid, Development and the Role of Culture

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Karl McShane; [2011]
    Keywords : Aid conditionality; Development aid; Culture; Achievement motivation; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The role of culture is often overlooked in economics. Despite culture permeating every part of society and differing greatly between countries, economists have had little time for it. However, as economics slowly move away from the neoclassical assumptions of perfectly functioning markets, culture is becoming more and more relevant. READ MORE

  6. 25. The relationship between weeklyexchange rate movements and stockreturns: Empirical evidence in five Asian markets

    University essay from Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Mingjie Wen; Tang Tang; [2010]
    Keywords : exchange rate movement; stock price; exchange rate and stock return; foreign exchange rate exposure; Asian markets.;

    Abstract : Following the development of international trade, exchange rate uncertainty is a majorsource of risk for corporations involved in international activities. It has forcedmanagers and academics to pay more attention to the effect of exchange rate volatilityon firm value, particularly in developed countries. READ MORE