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The Nature of Innovation Channels at the Micro-Level : Evidence from Russian Manufacturing Firms
Simachev, Yuri; Kuzyk, Mikhail; Feygina, Vera - 2013
The main purpose of the paper is to analyze different channels for innovations. We consider the influence of various incentives for innovation in Russian companies taking into account the organization of industries — vertical or horizontal orientation, peculiarities of corporate demography,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014153492
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Macroeconomic Effects of a Low-Carbon Electricity Transition in Kenya and Ghana : An Exploratory Dynamic General Equilibrium Analysis
Willenbockel, Dirk - 2019
The present study applies purpose-built dynamic computable general equilibrium models for Ghana and Kenya with a disaggregated country-specific representation of the power sector to simulate the prospective medium-run growth and distributional implications associated with a shift towards a...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012894601
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The role of IPR on maize output in Zimbabwe
Chiwenga, Emson F - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2010
This paper seeks to ascertain the role of intellectual property rights (IPR) on Zimbabwe’s maize output. Specific focus is given to the role of article 27 of the Trade Related Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) agreement as well as the Convention of Biological Diversity (CBD) in influencing...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011259795
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Assessing Indicators of Currency Crisis in Ethiopia: Signals Approach
Megersa, kelbesa; Cassimon, Danny - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2013
currency crisis in Ethiopia over the time frame January 1970 to December 2008. Using the Exchange Market Pressure Index (EMPI …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011259158
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Land Access and Youth Livelihood Opportunities in Southern Ethiopia
Bezu, Sosina; Holden, Stein T. - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2013
This study aims to examine current land access and youth livelihood opportunities in Southern Ethiopia. Access to … agricultural land is a constitutional right for rural residents of Ethiopia. We used survey data from the relatively land abundant … livelihood. The law prohibits the purchase and sale of land in Ethiopia. We found that land access through allocation from …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011260202
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Air Transport and Destination Performance – A case study of three African countries (Ethiopia, Kenya and South Africa)
Tchouamou Njoya, Eric - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2013
Tourism is increasingly being promoted as an important source of economic growth especially in developing countries. While there are many elements that contribute to tourism growth, without an efficient air transport system, it is almost impossible for a number of landlocked and geographically...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011260537
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Foreign aid and economic growth in Ethiopia
Tadesse, Tasew - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2011
Abstract The study has examined the impact of foreign aid on investment and economic growth in Ethiopia over the period …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009325600
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Employment dynamics in the rural nonfarm sector in Ethiopia Do the poor have time on their side?
Bezu, Sosina; Barrett, Christopher B. - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2010
We study rural employment transitions in Ethiopia between farming and both low- and high-return nonfarm employment. We …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009401335
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Does the nonfarm economy offer pathways for upward mobility? Evidence from a panel data study in Ethiopia
Bezu, Sosina; Barrett, Christopher B.; Holden, Stein T. - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2010
consumption expenditure growth in Ethiopia. We find that: 1) households’ consumption expenditure growth is positively correlated …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009401355
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Exploring the potential of non-timber forest products: the case of Ethiopian honey export to Denmark
Aravindakshan, Sreejith; Janka Negawo, Worku; Humayun … - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2011
Its diverse agroecology has endowed Ethiopia with enormous honey production potential in Africa. Nevertheless, due to … opportunities for exporting companies through creating conducive policy and support from the government of Ethiopia and NGOs. On the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009402050