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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide a framework for connecting macro‐ and micro‐level research on competitiveness. Design/methodology/approach – Based on some major international survey research reports (by the WEF, IMD, OECD, and the EU) and research experience, a gap is...
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyze the unique unemployment anomaly in the UAE and formulate a long‐term, comprehensive strategy to combat effectively the high rates of unemployment among UAE citizens through a national policy. Design/methodology/approach – The policy...
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Explores the economic implications of the single European market (SEM). Alternative economic explanations of key issues are put forward beginning with the SEM. The SEM will deliver lower prices and greater efficiency if it stimulates competition and allows the realisation of economies of scale....
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If we accept the logic of mainstream free‐market ideology‐based macroeconomic theory, the European Central Bank should …
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Examines the general context of present and future business opportunities in Russia with particular reference to the recent economic reform process. Covers such areas as the political climate, the state of industry, the evolving private sector, privatization, legal and fiscal reforms,...
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Analyses the economic influences that led to the development of the proposal to introduce employee investment funds into Sweden in 1976. Discusses the proposed objectives of the funds and describes the controversy, both political and economic, which surrounded them. Outlines the modified form in...
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Argues that the contributions to the European Union are unevenly distributed among the Member States and that Structural Policies have grown out of proportion. The size of the Structural Funds is counterproductive, while the principles on which they are based are subject to severe criticism....
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Identifies how western companies make successful entries in East European transition economies by studying the establishment process of Nordic companies in the Baltic States. Applies a model based on the network approach and the concept of matching and analyses the entry process of three...
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Develops an approach to the discipline of macro‐marketing as a means for discussion. Approaches the task of agenda by considering: scope and domain of macro‐marketing; classification of research issues at a general level; and major macro‐marketing issues facing different groups in various...
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Investigates patterns of consumption in society and choices therein, citing the literature – in particular the 1964‐74 period. Examines the ‘consumption pattern’ both colloquially and informally and the nature of consumption. Contends that such differences in the ways and means of...
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