Essays about: "malaysia growth"

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1. 16. Place branding strategies and urban transformation in ’emerging world class’ cities

   University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

   Author : David Höijertz; [2013]
   Keywords : Globalization; Place Branding; Emerging World Class Cities; Dominant-Emerging; World Class Development; Kuala Lumpur;

   Abstract : Countries in the Persian Gulf and Pacific Asia have in a short time transformed themselves into economic powerhouses. The urban environment in these countries has been highly impacted by a tremendous economic growth and an emphasis on megaprojects containing modernistic urban design as well as the hosting of prestigious events. READ MORE

3. 17. Critical Analysis of Domestic Worker Condition in Malaysia and Singapore: Ameliorated Economic Condition vs. Gateway to Modern Slavery or Servitude

   University essay from Malmö högskola/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

   Author : Bustomi Arifin; [2012]
   Keywords : migrant workers; domestic worker; rights; modern slavery or servitude; case study; policies;

   Abstract : Some Asian countries such as Malaysia and Singapore have been experiencing economic growth which, in its turn have been stimulating migrant workers, mainly un-skilled, to migrate into those countries. The present paper tries to examine the human rights violations of domestic workers in Malaysia and Singapore which are occurring in the form of modern servitude or servitude. READ MORE

4. 18. Comparative advantage, Exports and Economic Growth

   University essay from Institutionen för samhällsvetenskaper

   Author : Bushra Riaz; [2011]
   Keywords : Comparative advantage; exports; growth; causality; cointegration; error correction;

   Abstract : This study investigates the causal relationship among comparative advantage, exports and economic growth by using the time series annual data for the period of 1980-2009 on 13 developing countries. The purpose is to develop an understanding of causal relationship and explore the differences or similarities among different sectors of several developing countries that are in different stages of development and how their comparative advantage influences the exports, which further effect the economic growth of the country. READ MORE

5. 19. Thailand's Competitive Advantage in ASEAN after Asian Crisis

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

   Author : Panpat Muengmor; [2011]
   Keywords : Competitive advantage; diamond model; quantitative approach; factors; sophisticated demand and products; upgrading; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Analyzing Thailand’s competitive advantage in ASEAN after Asian crisis in 1997 is vital for a nation’s economic development in the region where the neighborhood could be both complementary and hostile. Utilizing Porter’s diamond model with the quantitative approach has concluded that Thailand is ranked as the third-most competitive nation in ASEAN. READ MORE

6. 20. Environmental consequences of the palm oil industry in Malaysia

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

   Author : Klara Århem; [2011]
   Keywords : physical geography; palm oil; land use conversion; biodiversity; pollution; naturgeografi; palmolja; markomvandling; biodiversitet; föroreningar; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : There is a growing global demand for palm oil – a vegetable oil used in various products such as margarine and biofuel. Since 1961 the Malaysian palm oil production has experienced a 185-fold increase and currently Malaysia produces about 40 % of the world’s palm oil. Malaysia also has one of the world’s richest flora and fauna. READ MORE