Essays about: "reasons for FDI"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words reasons for FDI.

  1. 1. Stochastic Goal Programming of Supply Chain under Disruption

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

    Author : Chinmayi Desai; [2022]
    Keywords : Stochastic goal programming; COVID; supply disruption; supply chain resilience; China plus one; Stokastisk målprogrammering; COVID; försörjningsavbrott; motståndskraftig leveranskedja;

    Abstract : The spread of COVID-19 pandemic in the world and the importance of controlling it in all regions have made managing this crisis a great challenge for all countries. The devastating effect on global automotive supply chains due to the disruptions has resulted in losses and shut down of production facilities owing to government restrictions due to the spread of infections leading to supply breakdown across all tiers of supply chain. READ MORE

  2. 2. FDI, entrepreneurship and economic growth : a cross-sectional analysis of sub-Saharan Africa

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Institutionen för samhällsvetenskaper

    Author : Eric Mugabarabona; [2015]
    Keywords : Key words: foreign direct investment; entrepreneurship; economic growth; sub-Saharan Africa;

    Abstract : It has been observed by previous studies that foreign direct investment play a determinant role in the growth of an economy both in developed and developing countries. It has equally been established that entrepreneurship is key to the long-run growth enjoyed in most developed countries. READ MORE

  3. 3. SECTORAL FDI IMPACT ON EMERGING MARKETS

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Jacob Ahrnstein; Viktor Ängmo; [2013-04-08]
    Keywords : FDI Inflows; system GMM; sectoral FDI; emerging market economies;

    Abstract : Although it may seem natural to argue that Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is positive for host economies and their economic growth, earlier research gives and ambiguous picture in this matter of interest. This paper uses a reconciliation of three important studies (Alfaro 2003, Bloningen and Wang 2005, and Carkovic and Levine 2005). READ MORE

  4. 4. Thailand’s Nation Branding : A study of Thai nation-brand equity and capabilities

    University essay from Akademin för hållbar samhälls- och teknikutveckling

    Author : Piyada Prucpairojkul; Supatana Triamsiriworakul; [2008]
    Keywords : Nation branding; Thailand; Nation equity; Country internal analysis; Country Branding;

    Abstract : Problem: Which of Thailand’s four main sectors that nation brands compete including tourism, FDI, export promotion, and talent attraction that should be develop a main focus in developing a stronger Nation Brand for the country comparing to other four countries in South East Asia including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines? Purpose: The purpose of this paper are 1) to study and analyze the current status of Thailand’s nation brand equity and 2) to examine the feasibility in each of Thailand’s four main sectors that nation brands compete including tourism, FDI, export promotion, and talent attraction by comparing to other four countries in ASEAN including Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia in order to generate recommendations for the country in developing a stronger nation branding strategy in the future. Method: In order to achieve our purpose, firstly, we chose ‘Asset-based Nation brand equity’ model to collect the information and perform analysis on the contribution of both nation internal and external assets towards nation brand equity. READ MORE

  5. 5. Japan - Land of the Rising Sun: Then an impenetrable fortress, now a land of opportunities?

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Lauri Löfveblad; [2007]
    Keywords : Japan; Change; Swedish comapanies; Opportunities;

    Abstract : Abstract This thesis will be focused on examining the underlying reasons behind the rapid increase in interest among Swedish companies to enter the Japanese market or to further invest there. The view of Japan has shifted from being seen as one of the world’s most closed markets with a reputation as “Japan corporation”, where every aspect of life is aimed at benefitting Japanese companies, often at the expense of foreign interests. READ MORE