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The Role of mediator organisations in the making of innovation systems in least developed countries. Evidence from Tanzania
Szogs, Astrid - Centre for Innovation, Research and Competence in the … - 2008
This paper examines the linkages and interactive learning processes between foreign and local actors in an innovation system in Tanzania. Specifically, the importance of a mediator organization to absorb and transfer knowledge from the foreign to the local sector is examined. The potential...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005077270
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Human Capital Intensity in Technology-Based Firms Located in Portugal: Do Foreign Multinationals Make a Difference?
Tavares, Ana Teresa; Teixeira, Aurora A. C. - Faculdade de Economia, Universidade do Porto - 2005
This paper contributes to the scarce empirical literature on the impact of foreign ownership on human capital intensity. New evidence is provided, based on a comprehensive, large-scale survey of technology-based firms located in Portugal. Using two alternatives measures of human capital (one...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10004970057
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Is Human Capital a Significant Determinant of Portugal’s FDI Attractiveness?
Tavares, Ana Teresa; Teixeira, Aurora A.C. - Faculdade de Economia, Universidade do Porto - 2006
The paper tests whether human capital is a relevant foreign direct investment (FDI) determinant. Drawing on a large-scale survey of firms located in Portugal, and controlling for firms’ structural (i.e. size, age and industry), strategic (R&D and export intensities) and linkages (density of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005031564
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The Role of mediator organisations in the making of innovation systems in least developed countries. Evidence from Tanzania
Szogs, Astrid - Centre for Innovation, Research and Competence in the … - 2008
This paper examines the linkages and interactive learning processes between foreign and local actors in an innovation system in Tanzania. Specifically, the importance of a mediator organization to absorb and transfer knowledge from the foreign to the local sector is examined. The potential...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008764065
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The Relationship between FDI and Economic Sovereignty on Developing Countries with Reference to the Multilateral
Lin, Chun Hung - In: Journal of Economics and Management 2 (2006) 1, pp. 93-110
During the past few decades, foreign direct investment (FDI) has rapidly increased and has enhanced the world … industrialized countries have suggested drawing the OECD's proposed Multilateral Agreement on Investment (MAI) into the World Trade …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008555955
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Private investment and government protection
Kousky, Carolyn; Luttmer, Erzo; Zeckhauser, Richard - In: Journal of Risk and Uncertainty 33 (2006) 1, pp. 73-100
Hurricane Katrina did massive damage because New Orleans and the Gulf Coast were not appropriately protected. Wherever natural disasters threaten, the government—in its traditional role as public goods provider—must decide what level of protection to provide to an area. It does so by...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005678287
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Beyond Trade: The Impact of Preferential Trade Agreements on FDI Inflows
Medvedev, Denis - In: World Development 40 (2012) 1, pp. 49-61
This paper investigates the effects of preferential trade agreements (PTAs) on net FDI inflows of member countries using a comprehensive database of PTAs in a panel setting. PTA membership is associated with a positive change in net FDI inflows and FDI gains increase with the market size of PTA...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011052179
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Introduction
Goldin, Ian; Mariathasan, Mike - Princeton University Press
governments, businesses, and individuals can better manage risk in our contemporary world. Goldin and Mariathasan assert that the … Butterfly Defect shows that mitigating uncertainty and systemic risk in an interconnected world is an essential task for our …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011097646
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The Butterfly Defect: How Globalization Creates Systemic Risks, and What to Do about It
Goldin, Ian; Mariathasan, Mike - Princeton University Press
governments, businesses, and individuals can better manage risk in our contemporary world. Goldin and Mariathasan assert that the … Butterfly Defect shows that mitigating uncertainty and systemic risk in an interconnected world is an essential task for our …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011097661
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Germany; 2011 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Germany
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2011
Germany’s economic growth and recovery from the global crisis are explained in this study. Tax, education, and innovation policies are specific measures supported by the authorities. External and financial shocks received by Germany and other outward spillovers are outlined. Germany has a...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245844