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Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2005 im Fachbereich VWL - Fallstudien, Länderstudien, Note: 1,3, Hochschule Offenburg, Veranstaltung: Seminar Volkswirtschaft, 22 Quellen im Literaturverzeichnis, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Aufgrund der wirtschaftlichen Liberalisierung und der Öffnung nach außen steht...

This study provides a detailed examination of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Poland and explores the impact this has on foreign investment policy. It analyzes and identifies location patterns of FDI and strives to determine the supporting motives behind location choices of foreign companies.

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2012 im Fachbereich VWL - Fallstudien, Länderstudien, , Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Deutschland und Frankreich sind bekanntlich die zwei stärksten Wirtschaftsnationen in der Europäischen Union. Diese zwei Länder verbindet eine enge Partnerschaft, sowohl im wirtschaftlichen...

The aim of this book is to explore the challenges facing rural communities and economies and to demonstrate the potential of spatial microsimulation for policy and analysis in a rural context. This is done by providing a comprehensive overview of a particular spatial microsimulation model called SMILE...

This volume explores the role of territory in the creation, maintenance and extension of a new type of frontier, the electronic frontier, from a social and economic point of view. It  departs from the earlier concepts of borders – state, social, economic, ethnic, religious, etc. – to investigate...

This book analyzes the determinants of happiness for both the rich and the poor in the developing regions of Asia, Latin America and Africa. Explanatory variables include education, health and income as well as demographic and social variables. The book highlights the overwhelming importance of health in uplifting well-being in these regions.

Master's Thesis from the year 2015 in the subject Economics - Case Scenarios, grade: Very good, University of Glasgow (Adam Smith Business School), course: Master of Science in Economic Development, language: English, abstract: This research uses time-series data to examine the impact of international...

The research and its outcomes presented here focus on spatial sampling of agricultural resources. The authors introduce sampling designs and methods for producing accurate estimates of crop production for harvests across different regions and countries. With the help of real and simulated examples performed...

This exhaustive survey assesses the performance of the United Nations and its member states in all key areas, at the same time as laying down a road map for sustainable development in the future. Deploying the Human Green Development Index as a new metric for an era in which human survival is intimately...

This work focuses on researching and establishing the importance of human capital and innovation as determinants of competitive advantages in international trade—in the context of rapidly evolving technological advancement, globalization, and economic integration. The processes that accompany the...

'Advances in Tourism Economics' follows his predecessor 'Advances in Modern Tourism Research' (2007) in providing a thorough assessment of state-of-the-art economic research in this rapidly developing field. The authors start by analyzing the recent upsurge of model-based economic research in the...

This book has been written on the basis of the research done between 2008 and 2010 as part of the European Commission funded FREIGHTVISION project. The “FREIGHTVISION - Freight Transport 2050 Foresight” project was funded by the Directorate General MOVE to design a long term vision for European...

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2004 im Fachbereich VWL - Fallstudien, Länderstudien, Note: 1,7, Hochschule Aschaffenburg (FACHBEREICH WIRTSCHAFT UND RECHT), Veranstaltung: Fall- und Projektstudien zu 'Aktuelle Probleme der Wirtschaftspolitik, 51 Quellen im Literaturverzeichnis, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract:...

Economics and Property provides a clear and easy-to-read introduction to any property economics module in a degree leading to a profession in real estate, surveying, construction and related courses in the built environment. It focuses on the core principles to provide the economic background necessary...