Essays about: "Quantitative Economic History"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 31 essays containing the words Quantitative Economic History.

1. 16. The Role of Gold in an Investment Portfolio : An empirical study on diversification benefits of gold from the perspective of Swedish investors

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Nelly Fernando; [2017]
   Keywords : Gold; Investment Portfolio;

   Abstract : Human interaction with gold can be traced far back in history, and throughout history, the metal has been both worshipped and fought for. People almost intuitively place a high value on this yellow metal and gold has always had a special place in the human heart. READ MORE

3. 17. Assessment of Functional AgroBiodiversity in Swedish apple orchards : Field trials and participatory action research

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

   Author : Michal Stranak; [2017]
   Keywords : biodiversity; functional agrobiodiversity; pest management; monitoring methods; apple; sustainability; agroecology; knowledge;

   Abstract : The rate of biodiversity loss has in the last decades increased by rates unseen in the history of the humankind. Agricultural intensification has been one of the main contributors to biodiversity loss. In modern agricultural production, the concentration of land devoted to single crops causes several challenges. READ MORE

4. 18. Open Innovation Activities in Swedish Cleantech

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Jacob Ferlin; David M. Szabo; [2016-09-21]
   Keywords : open innovation; small- and medium-sized companies; incidence; motives; challenges; cluster analysis;

   Abstract : Open innovation has a history of being researched on a few large companies in a qualitative manner. An often neglected field of research, but increasingly receiving more attention, is on open innovation activities among SMEs. READ MORE

5. 19. Corporate Governance Practice among Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) in Ghana; Impact on Access to Credit

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

   Author : David Dzigba; [2015]
   Keywords : Corporate Governance; SMEs; Economic growth; Board Size; Board composition; Corporate governance modules; CEO dualilty ;

   Abstract : Background, Purpose and Problem Discussion This study, Corporate Governance Practice among SMEs in Ghana; impact on access to credit, was undertaken to bring to the fore the level of corporate governance practice among Ghanaian SMEs and what impact it has had on them accessing credit. In spite of all the argument about the advantages of corporate governance and the potential economic development that it could bring to a developing country like Ghana, its practice among the SMEs is very low though that sector forms the majority of the country’s firm tissue. READ MORE

6. 20. Eco-city on the rise : a study on green capitalism, neoliberal planning and corruption in China’s eco-city development

   University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

   Author : Jian Chen Jehpsson; [2014]
   Keywords : China; intercity competition; corruption; Green capitalism; neoliberal planning; eco-city; sustainability science; urbanization; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : In 2011, China’s urban population surpassed its rural population for the first time in the history when it reached 690 million. The massive urbanization has resulted in a booming of urban housing and infrastructure. READ MORE