Policies aimed at favoring the attraction of FDI have been gaining strength on the agenda of national governments, largely supported by the so-called Investment Promotion Agencies (APIs). The purpose of this Discussion paper is to analyze the list of instruments adopted by such agencies. The...

Policies aimed at favoring the attraction of FDI have been gaining strength on the agenda of national governments, largely supported by the so-called Investment Promotion Agencies (APIs). The purpose of this Discussion paper is to analyze the list of instruments adopted by such agencies. The...

O mercado nacional de FLV (frutas, legumes e verduras) vem crescendo significativamente nos últimos anos. Contudo, devido à grande perecibilidade destes produtos, a qualidade dos mesmos está condicionada a processos de padronização, seleção, classificação, embalagem e transporte...

Measurement Cost Theory (MCT) and Transaction Cost Economics (TCE) are both theoretical frameworks applied to the studyof economic transactions. In the MCT, the attributes’ measurability is a key variable for identifying efficient modes of governance.The application of MCT to agri systems...