Essays about: "economics of developing countries"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 273 essays containing the words economics of developing countries.

  1. 16. The Impact of Perceived Corruption Index on Foreign Direct Investments in Africa

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Mikael Lagging; [2022]
    Keywords : Corruption; Foreign direct investment; Gravity model; Africa; OECD; China; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This thesis evaluates the impact of corruption perception index (CPI) on foreign direct investment (FDI) flows from China and 34 OECD source countries to 54 African host countries using the gravitational model. China is of particular interest as it has become Africa’s largest trading partner as well as the greatest investor among the developing countries in Africa, in addition to Chinese firms having increased their presence in African countries rich in natural resources and poor infrastructure where the scope of corruption is considerable. READ MORE

  3. 17. Assessing the Suitability of Countries for Debt-for-Climate Swaps: Creating and Comparing Indices

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Cathal Jonathon Swan; [2022]
    Keywords : Debt Climate; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This thesis creates multiple indices to score and rank developing countries with regard to their suitability for engaging in debt-for-climate swaps, and thus identify the most suitable country candidates. The origin of debt-for-climate swaps lies in the 1980s, and after a period of diminished use and attention they have become a topic of discussion again, especially in the last two years. READ MORE

  4. 18. Råvaruförsörjning av grot : försörjningskedjan vid Södra Skog

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Economics

    Author : Erik Leijonhufvud; [2022]
    Keywords : primära skogsbränslen; processkartläggning; processbaserad verksamhetsutveckling; skogsbränslen;

    Abstract : Sverige håller på att utvecklas från ett samhälle beroende av fossilbaserade bränslen och produkter till en bioekonomi. Detta innebär att vi måste öka andelen förnyelsebar råvara för att kunna ställa om till en mer biobaserad ekonomi. READ MORE

  5. 19. Another Lunatic Line? An Economic Evaluation of the Standard Gauge Railway in Kenya

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Hedda Most; [2021]
    Keywords : Transportation Infrastructure; Railways; Kenya; Differences-in-Differences; Income; Economic Growth; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This research paper seeks to examine the emerging role of transportation infrastructure on economic activity in low-income countries due to its vital part in facilitating deeper integration of markets, hence fostering inclusive growth and prosperity for the poor. Although its economic causal framework suggests ambiguous results, transportation investments account for the largest share of the World Bank's lending to developing countries. READ MORE

  6. 20. The Impact of ESG on Stock Performance - A Case Study of Developing and Developed Countries: South Africa and Sweden.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Sarah Okunade; [2021]
    Keywords : Sustainability · ESG · Returns · Sweden · South Africa; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Following the increasing sustainability trend and awareness, investors now look beyond only financial considerations when purchasing stocks. This paper analyzes the relationship between Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) scores and stock performance, measured by returns. READ MORE