Essays about: "globalization impact on the economy"

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  1. 16. China in the middle of Sweden

    University essay from Sociologiska institutionen

    Author : Stefan Flod; [2012]
    Keywords : Globalisation; globalization; China; Sweden; culture; trade; Sociology; GDP; BNP;

    Abstract : China´s ongoing transformation into a consumer-driven economy, could this influence the Swedish society in more ways than just the economic? The purpose of this study is to contribute with qualitative research examples for further research in order to shed some light on, or give significant insights into how contemporary and emerging relations between China and Sweden might influence Swedish society and culture. This study seeks to find a understanding if there is a connection between household consumption expenditure growth and the rise of the middle class in China which might be related to the structural transition to a modern consumer economy, and if this in turn can impact Swedish society in more ways than just the economic in a globalization perspective. READ MORE

  2. 17. Relationships between Maritime Container Terminals and Dry Ports and their impact on Inter-port competition

    University essay from Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Robert Castrillon; [2012]
    Keywords : Container terminals; Dry ports; Relationship Assessment; customer supplier interaction; inter-port competition; inland integration of port services;

    Abstract : Globalization of the world’s economy, containerization, intermodalism and specialization have reshaped transport systems and the industries that are considered crucial for the international distribution of goods such as the port industry. Simultaneously, economies of location, economies of scope, economies of scale, optimization of production factors, and clustering of industries have triggered port regionalization and inland integration of port services especially those provided by container terminals. READ MORE

  3. 18. A Brazilian - Swedish Relationship : How to Establish a Successful International Joint Venture

    University essay from Sektionen för ekonomi och teknik (SET)

    Author : Magnus Dalaryd; Daniel Mayer; [2012]
    Keywords : Joint Venture JV ; International Joint Venture IJV ; Resource Dependency Theory RDT ; Power Distance Index PDI ; Individualism Index IDV ; Masculinity Index MAS ; Uncertainty Avoidance Index UAI ; Small and medium-sized enterprises SME ;

    Abstract : Due to the nature of globalization, new strategies have been designed to break into new markets. Joint Venture is a common strategy to enter new markets and by using a Joint Venture, companies share risks and establish new contacts with local knowledge. Brazil is a market where foreign investors gain more and more interest. READ MORE

  4. 19. The employment effect of a regional integration: The case of the Canadian and the US integration since the 80’s, keeping EU-15 as benchmark.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Ankor Tewari; [2012]
    Keywords : Canada US Free Trade Agreement CUSTA ; Regional Integration; Tariffs; Industry Level; employment; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : In present world economy the advancement in the communication and globalization have made the physical proximity between two countries, a thing of past. In the present era, developed countries are forging trading treaties with rest of the world to be able to sustain a certain economic growth. READ MORE

  5. 20. The multiple relationships among innovation, human capital and economic growth:an empirical study of Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Chao Li; [2011]
    Keywords : Innovation; human capital; economic growth; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The impact of innovation and human capital on economic performance has drawn more and more attention. This is greatly due to the strong trend of globalization and technology development, which characterize the economy as technology or innovation oriented developing pattern. READ MORE