Essays about: "main characteristics of developing country"

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1. 1. The Influence of Access to Technology on Inclusive Growth through Poverty Reduction

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/Internationella Handelshögskolan

   Author : Marija Andonova; [2015]
   Keywords : Inclusive Growth; Poverty; Technology; Infrastructure; Development;

   Abstract : In line with recent growth strategies as well as the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals, countries are faced with achieving sustainable and inclusive growth. While inclusive growth is imposed as important task for countries to accomplish, its conceptualization is rather puzzling and demands more attention. READ MORE

3. 2. The Mystery of Spending on Celebrations:The Case of Kyrgyzstan

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

   Author : Yanming Kan; [2015]
   Keywords : festival spending; Kyrgyzstan; peer effect; status seeking; risk pooling;

   Abstract : Luxury spending in connection with festivals has been evidenced as a puzzle in the context of developing countries, and the motivation behind this behavior is still not fully understood. This paper tests three main hypotheses: peer effect, status seeking and risk pooling, to account for the celebration spending of families in Kyrgyzstan using the Life in Kyrgyzstan (LiK) dataset. READ MORE

4. 3. Biomethane to Natural Gas Grid Injection : A Technological Innovation System Analysis

   University essay from KTH/Energi och klimatstudier, ECS

   Author : Ankit Singhal; [2012]
   Keywords : Biomethane; Natural Gas; Grid Injection; policy; framework; European; biomethane market; Innovation system; Technological Innovation System Analysis;

   Abstract : Biomethane (upgraded form of biogas) holds unlocked potential as a substitute to fossil natural gas, in terms of achieving climate reduction targets as well as developing a locally secured fuel supply. Biomethane is fully compatible with the existing natural gas grid infrastructure. READ MORE

5. 4. Stock Market’s Short-Term Reactions and Volatility as a Result of Political Instability in Serbia

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för management

   Author : Vladimir STAMENOVIC; [2012]
   Keywords : GARCH; Serbia; volatility; political instability; shock-days; short-term stock market reactions;

   Abstract : Volatility of financial markets has been mathematically defined and well researched, but its causes are harder to identify. Investors’ strategies are based on numerous factors based on well-known theories – EMH, or more behavioral theory. READ MORE

6. 5. The Causal Effect of Local Elections on Economic Growth - Using a Natural Experiment in Indonesia

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Sara Moricz; [2012]
   Keywords : democracy; local elections; growth; developing country; empirical; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Does democracy increase economic growth? This thesis has narrowed down the question to empirically estimating the causal effect of local elections of district heads on economic growth in Indonesia by using a quasi-experimental research method, or “natural experiment” approach. In Indonesia the first elections of district heads were performed in a staggered manner, and decided such that the year of election is as good as exogenous, or random. READ MORE