Essays about: "economics problems in a country"

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1. 11. Does trade explain the Environmental Kuznets Curve in Sweden?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Linda Nihlwing; [2017]
   Keywords : Environmental Kuznets Curve; Sweden; cointegration; emissions; trade; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : As climate change continues to escalate, the need for drastic changes is urgent. The world has agreed on a limit to global warming, and all countries are aware of the problem. The theory behind the Environmental Kuznets Curve is based on an inverted relationship between emissions and environmental impact and GDP growth. READ MORE

3. 12. Waste to Energy: an alternate energy source for Ghana

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

   Author : Grace Maa-Laje Ofori; [2016]
   Keywords : Waste; energy; anaerobic digestion; electricity; biogas; Ghana; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : For the past three to four years, Ghana has experienced an energy crisis which has resulted in frequent power outages. Although water levels in the main Akosombo dam has been low, electricity generation from hydro has not declined but steadily increasing pointing to efficiency in generation. READ MORE

4. 13. Is income inequality an important health status determinant in the OECD

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Daniel Hedén; [2015]
   Keywords : income inequality; health status determinants; health economics; OECD; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : The proposed adverse impact of income inequality on health has long been an important topic in health economics. A negative correlation between inequality and health has been found in several empirical studies but the issues regarding causality and causes are yet to be resolved. READ MORE

5. 14. Mobile-banking and Entrepreneurship - Is there a link? A case study on South Africa

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Jennifer Dahlin Ivarsson; [2014]
   Keywords : South Africa; Entrepreneurship; Financial Inclusion; Mobile-Financial Services; Mobile- Banking; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Entrepreneurship, which often manifests itself in the shape of microfirms or small and medium sized firms, is an important source of job creation and growth. These types of firms are often hindered by financial constraints and sometimes lack access to formal financial services. READ MORE

6. 15. Land Restitution in Colombia - Prospects of Increasing Agricultural Productivity

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Carl Sernbo; [2013]
   Keywords : Land reform; induced innovation; agricultural productivity; minifundio-latifundio; transaction costs; collective actions; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : This study concerns the prospects of the Victims and Land Restitution Law in Colombia, of successfully contribution in increasing agricultural productivity, through a restitution of land to the victims of the country’s armed conflict. According to the theory of Giovanni Andrea Cornia very small-sized farms and large-sized farms have a lower relative productivity than middle-sized farms, due to the formers’ lesser ability of absorbing the excess labour supply caused by the strong incentives to the large landowners to keep land unutilized. READ MORE