Essays about: "structural reforms"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 47 essays containing the words structural reforms.

  1. 21. Testing the Crisis Hypothesis - A Dark Cloud Without A Silver Lining

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Katarina Kristensen; Rianne Den Toom; [2016]
    Keywords : Crisis Hypothesis; Structural Reform; Economic Crises; Political Economy;

    Abstract : This paper studies whether economic crises lead to more reforms as argued by the well-known crisis hypothesis. Based on the theoretical model by Prato and Wolton (2015) we argue that economic crises are likely to reduce the size of liberalizing reforms. READ MORE

  3. 22. Current Account Imbalances in the Eurozone: Is Institutional Heterogeneity to Blame?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Benjamin Läpple; [2015]
    Keywords : current account; institutional quality; structural reforms; Euro area; Panel Data; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Can differences in institutional quality explain current account imbalances in the Euro area? This paper emphasizes a link between current accounts and institutional quality based on a country study for Greece. Subsequently it tests the relationship for a homogeneous sample of 24 European countries over the period 1990 through 2013. READ MORE

  4. 23. The impact of the speed of transition on output growth in transition economies

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Irene Maria Irmgard Prihoda; [2015]
    Keywords : reform strategy; transition economy; economic growth; speed of transition; long run effect; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This Master Essay discusses the impact of the speed of transition on economic growth in transition countries after 1995. The existing literature reveals that output growth during transition is determined by measures for structural reforms, macroeconomic stability and initial conditions. Furthermore control variables are added. READ MORE

  5. 24. Non-Wage Benefits to Reduce the Labor Turnover in Swedish MNCs in China

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Tingting Ferrari; Anna-Mi Fredriksson; [2015]
    Keywords : Labor turnover; Labor shortage; Non-wage benefits; China;

    Abstract : Due to a deficit supply and excess demand of skilled labor in the Chinese labor market, Swedish MNCs have faced difficulties in attracting and retaining skilled labor. This study aims to investigate whether the provision of different types of non-wage benefits can reduce labor turnover in Swedish MNCs in China. READ MORE

  6. 25. The charity organization and the thief: Understanding structures disabling public development in Sierra Leone

    University essay from Malmö högskola/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

    Author : Maria Persson; [2015]
    Keywords : Dependency theory; Post-colonial theory; The economy of affection; FDI; Development;

    Abstract : Recent Structural Adjustment Program (SAP) reforms promoting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) carried out by the Sierra Leonean government has attracted foreign investors into its extractive industry. Access to natural minerals in the country has been ensured through land leases, and the government of Sierra Leone has obtained the opportunity to accumulate revenues through participation on the global market. READ MORE