Essays about: "vertical specialization"

Found 5 essays containing the words vertical specialization.

  1. 1. Institutions and offshoring; Qualitative and quantitative costs of trade

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Bengt Söderlund; [2014]
    Keywords : Offshoring; Institutions; Vertical specialization; Firm-level data;

    Abstract : Discrepancies between theoretical predictions and actual trade have led scholars to broaden their view of what factors that shape global trade patterns. Previous research has shown that quality of institutions play an important role in this regard. READ MORE

  3. 2. Singapore and ASEAN: A Study on Intra-Industry Trade

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Julia Wiklander; [2008]
    Keywords : economic integration; ASEAN; AFTA; intra-industry trade; Singapore; Economics; econometrics; economic theory; economic systems; economic policy; Nationalekonomi; ekonometri; ekonomisk teori; ekonomiska system; ekonomisk politik; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Southeast Asia, with Singapore in the lead, has seen the importance of integration, both regionally and with the rest of the world. The region has had high growth rates during the past years and it has benefited from trade creation through its free trade agreements, both multilateral and bilateral. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Garment Export Boom : An analysis of Swedish exports of ready-made clothing

    University essay from IHH, Nationalekonomi

    Author : Maria Eriksson; Malin Karlsson; [2007]
    Keywords : Garment trade; design; specialization; fashion cycles; product and price competition; Klädhandel; design; specialisering; modecykler; produkt- och priskonkurrens;

    Abstract : This essay is investigating the increasing Swedish garment export during the period 1997-2003. Despite a long-lasting national production decrease and stronger global competition Swedish designed clothing are exported at higher rates than ever. READ MORE

  5. 4. Regional Integration, Foreign Direct Investment and Specialization -a case study of Hungary and the European Union

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Julia Borzasi Dull; [2005]
    Keywords : Foreign direct investment; Hungary; North-South Integration; Locational Advantages; Vertical Specialization; Economics; econometrics; economic theory; economic systems; economic policy; Nationalekonomi; ekonometri; ekonomisk teori; ekonomiska system; ekonomisk politik; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This paper deals with the effects of regional integration on the flows of FDI in the case of north-south integration. The focus of the study is Hungary’s integration with the European Union. READ MORE

  6. 5. Comparison of EC and Vietnamese Competition Laws: Anti-competitive Agreements

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Dong Tung Lu; [2005]
    Keywords : European Affairs; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The EC Competition Law has always played an important part in Community Law. Paul Craig and Gráinne de Búrca, EU Law Text, Cases, and Materials, 3rd edition 2003, page 936 This law, with its two fundamental provisions known as Articles 81 and 82 governing anti-competitive behaviours, has made great contribution to the achievement of one of the objectives laid down in the EC Treaty: ensuring that ''competition in the internal market is not distorted''. READ MORE