Essays about: "thesis on foreign trade"

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  1. 16. Trust, Power and Partnership : A study of the evolution of Sweden’s bilateral economic partnership with South Africa between 1985-2018

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk historia och internationella relationer

    Author : Tove Sternehäll; [2021]
    Keywords : Economic foreign policy; Foreign aid; Sweden; South Africa; Apartheid; Embeddedness; Soft Power; Economic influence;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to evaluate how Sweden’s bilateral economic relationship with South Africa has evolved between the years 1985-2018, from a Swedish perspective. The study has four research questions. READ MORE

  3. 17. Chinese FDI and its effect on trade for the five African countries Angola, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Mikael Lagging; [2021]
    Keywords : FDI; Imports; Exports; Chinese FDI in Africa; Chinese FDI affecting imports and exports in Africa; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This thesis evaluates the effect of Chinese Foreign direct investment (FDI) on exports and imports for the five African countries: Angola, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe using the gravitational model. The gravitational model will analyze how both inward FDI investments and Chinese investments impact import and export by using a sample of 166 partner countries over the period 2003-2012. READ MORE

  4. 18. The Chinese quest for good reputation: Strategic narratives, public diplomacy and China’s mass-media strategy

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för öst- och sydöstasienstudier

    Author : Elena-Eliza Purici; [2021]
    Keywords : China; Strategic narratives; Public diplomacy; Soft power; Media analysis; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Soft power and public diplomacy compose the new reality shaping the dynamics of contemporary international relations. Strategic narratives represent an essential means for political actors to extend their influence, gain the public opinion’s support for their actions and fulfill their foreign policy goals. READ MORE

  5. 19. Capital flows during times of crises : A study of 21st century economic crises and their impact on FDI-flows

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Repeta Andreas; Palm Carl; [2021]
    Keywords : Capital Flows; Foreign Direct Investment; Economic cycles; Great Recession; SARS-CoV-19 pandemic;

    Abstract : Foreign direct investment has been sharply affected by the global SARS-CoV-19 pandemic, as quarantine measures have decimated global trade, aviation and domestic economies through lockdowns which have wreaked havoc on markets. Macroeconomic indicators including GDP growth rates, unemployment, business confidence, consumer confidence, retail sales and inflation have all been negatively affected due to the simultaneous supply & demand shock caused by the pandemic. READ MORE

  6. 20. Swedish Foreign Policy and China : A cas e study of Sweden’s foreign policy ideationalfoundation toward China during the period 2015 2020

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Javiera Victoria Ortega Zepeda; [2021]
    Keywords : Sweden-China; Foreign Policy; Ideational foundation; Social Constructivism; VDP-triad method.;

    Abstract : The bilateral relations between Sweden and China have been characterized by strong trade relations over the years. Nonetheless, several events between 2015 and 2020 have led the diplomatic relations between Sweden and China to take a different turn. READ MORE