Essays about: "Adam Linder"

Found 2 essays containing the words Adam Linder.

1. 1. Analysis of the Determinants of the Fertility Decline in Southern Africa

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

   Author : Adam Linder; [2015]
   Keywords : Southern Africa.; Cultural Patterns; Socioeconomic Determinants; Fertility decline; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Abstract: Southern Africa has already since the onset of the fertility transition recorded levels that are remarkably low in comparison with the other sub-Saharan regions. Theories suggest that socioeconomic development can explain a lot of the inter-regional fertility variations. READ MORE

3. 2. Does religious similarity influence the direction of trade? : Evidence from US bilateral trade with other 168 countries

   University essay from Institutionen för samhällsvetenskaper

   Author : Ashagrie Kefyalew Mebratu; [2012]
   Keywords : International trade; gravity model; similarity score; network theory and religion;

   Abstract : Despite interest in the influence of religion on economic activity by early economists like Adam Smith, modern economists have done little research on the subject. In light of the apparent religious fervour in many parts of the global economy, economists' seeming lack of interest in studying how religious cultures enhance or retard the globalization of economic activity is especially surprising. READ MORE