Essays about: "trade liberalization and trade"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 58 essays containing the words trade liberalization and trade.

  1. 11. Does an FTA have an impact on trade flows? : An empirical analysis of the FTA between the EU and South Korea

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Nationalekonomi

    Author : Asako Danielsson; [2017]
    Keywords : Free Trade Agreement; The Gravity Model; Trade Liberalization; International Trade; Multilateral trade agreement; EU; South Korea; Frihandelsavtal; Internationell handel; Multilaterala avtal; EU; Sydkorea;

    Abstract : This bachelor thesis examines if a Free Trade Agreement (FTA hereafter) has a positive effect or not on trade flows. There are many FTAs in the world beside World Trade Organization (WTO hereafter) membership. Many empirical studies have been performed by different methods and most of them show a significant influence on trade flows. READ MORE

  3. 12. Size and Flow - Does it make a difference? Multinational electricity market integration and price effects at the Nordic electricity market

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Moa Boëthius Lind; [2016-09-14]
    Keywords : electricity price; market integration; market liberalization; Nord Pool; statistical method; time series analysis;

    Abstract : The liberalisation process and the (re)structuring of the electricity markets within Europe has been subject to extensive discussion during the last decade. A key concept in this discussion is the creation of multinational electricity markets. READ MORE

  4. 13. Effects of WTO Membership on Developing Members’ Trade: A Case for South Africa

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Nationalekonomi

    Author : Tshegofatso Mokgethi; [2016]
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    Abstract : Empirical literature assessing the effects of the WTO on its membership found no notable effect on the trade patterns of developing members in comparison to those of developed countries. This has been attributed to the high levels of protectionism by developing countries. READ MORE

  5. 14. Can Economic Openness Improve Health? An Empirical Study on the Relationsip between Economic Liberalization and Infant Mortality

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Johanna Ringkvist; [2016]
    Keywords : Economic liberalization; openness; health; infant mortality; individual level; DHS; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Since the Washington consensus in the 1980s, economic liberalization has been seen as a panacea for increasing the economic development and the welfare of a developing country. By reducing trade tariffs and barriers, moving from a socialistic economic system and removing state monopoly on major exports, it is believed that a developing country will increase its income and economic growth while benefiting from various positive globalization factors such as new technologies and knowledge. READ MORE

  6. 15. The Role of Foreign Direct Investment in the Development of Mauritius: The Marginalization of the Creole Community

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Marie-Laure Sundman; [2015-07-29]
    Keywords : Mauritius; India; poverty reduction; development strategy; foreign direct investment; economic growth; ethnic groups; Creole community; marginalization;

    Abstract : The success of Mauritius has often been mentioned as a lesson for African countries to learn from involving a decreased inequality gap, improved living standards and full democracy in Africa, which is unique for the continent. The liberalization of its policies has resulted in openness to trade and foreign direct investment (FDI) in order to attain increased investment from abroad and a rapid economic growth. READ MORE