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Comparative analysis of the entrepreneurial activities in Croatia and countries in the region
Kolakovic, Marko; Milovanovic, Bojan Moric; Barta, Karla - In: International Journal of Economics and Business Research 2 (2010) 3/4, pp. 230-244
of entrepreneurial activities in Croatia, new EU members, and South East European countries. The data used in this paper …
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On researching the internationalisation of SMEs in transformation economies
Pollard, David; Simberova, Iveta - In: World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and … 4 (2008) 2/3, pp. 107-124
that could expedite the internationalisation processes of SMEs. It is argued that the adoption of a resource-based approach …This paper contains a review of the current debate concerning SME internationalisation and sets out a research agenda … for investigating SME internationalisation in transformation economies. Current developments and various theoretical …
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International trade patterns and labour markets – an empirical analysis for EU member states
Zeddies, Goetz - In: International Journal of Economics and Business Research 4 (2012) 1/2, pp. 96-115
, neither inter- nor vertical intra-industry trade (VIIT) do have a verifiable effect on wage spread in EU member states. As far …
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Controversial issues in factors determining intra-industry trade
Ferto, Imre; Soós, Károly Attila - In: International Journal of Economics and Business Research 4 (2012) 1/2, pp. 132-148
We examine some controversial country-specific factors influencing vertical and horizontal intra-industry trade including foreign direct investment and income distributions. As concerns, the effect of differences in countries’ levels of economic development (richness), both theories and...
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Global economic crisis 2007–2010: Is it really so recent? Implications for the future from the lessons of economic history
Salavrakos, Ioannis-Dionysios - In: International Journal of Economics and Business Research 3 (2011) 6, pp. 655-683
international competition from EU, Japan, and later from China and the other emerging economies had played a pivotal role in the …-term harmful effects for the global economy. In addition, the inability of the EU to establish an optimal currency area has …
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E-consumer and the drive behind customer satisfaction: the Chinese online
Omar, Maktoba - In: International Journal of Economics and Business Research 2 (2010) 3/4, pp. 271-287
The purpose of this paper is to present and validate a model of factors influencing the customers' satisfaction on internet shopping in China. To attain these, a questionnaire was sent to 300 potential Chinese customers. The findings indicate that there are 15 items that influence consumer...
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Serving the poor by marketing information: developing a sustainable village phone model in Bangladesh
Akter, M. Shahriar; Rajasekera, Jay; Rahman, M. Mahfuzur - In: International Journal of Economics and Business Research 2 (2010) 3/4, pp. 288-309
Wireless technologies have created an unprecedented opportunity for rural customers in the developing world to solve their communication and information problems in an instantaneous, interactive and customised way. The framework of the study focuses on existing mobile village phone model in...
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The development of Renewable Energy industries in emerging economies: the role of economic, institutional, and socio-cultural contexts in Latin America
Espinoza, Juan Leonardo; Vredenburg, Harrie - In: International Journal of Economics and Business Research 2 (2010) 3/4, pp. 245-270
This paper is based on a comparative case study that analyses the development of the wind power industry in two Latin American countries. This study helps us understand the influence of the different economic, institutional, and socio-cultural contexts over the start-up of Renewable Energy (RE)...
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Analysis of gains and pains of SEZ in Indian scenario
Khatik, S.K.; Saxena, R.V. - In: International Journal of Economics and Business Research 2 (2010) 3/4, pp. 310-327
It is a well known fact that India needs massive investments in manufacturing, infrastructure development and in its productive capacities. It also needs to aggressively promote exports of goods and services in such a highly competitive global market place. These were the very aims for which the...
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Negative image: developing countries and country of origin – an example from Zimbabwe
Dakin, John A.; Carter, Steve - In: International Journal of Economics and Business Research 2 (2010) 3/4, pp. 166-186
This paper provides a joint developing country/developed country perspective on COO in relation to business-to-business transactions. A qualitative, across-cultures approach was adopted focused on interactions between Zimbabwean footwear exporters and UK based importers. Results indicated the...
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