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From independence to the Euro introduction : varieties of capitalism in the Baltic States

Wrobel, Ralph - 2015

The Baltic States, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, are very successful in transformation. From 1991 to 2015 they … in 2014 and Lithuania in 2015. Thereof follow two questions. First, why all three Baltic countries are so successful? And … secondly, do we really find everywhere the pattern of the "Shining star" Estonia, followed by Latvia and at least Lithuania …

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The Relationship between Accounting Numbers and Returns in the Baltic Stock Markets

Pritchard, Neringa Jarmalaite - Centre for Economic Reform and Transformation, School … - 2002

This paper analyses the relationship between accounting data and market price returns in the stock markets of Lithuania …

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Human Resources Development and Challenges Faced During Transition in Developing Economies

Ahmeti, Faruk - 2015

The paper intends to enlighten the challenges of human resources development, faced by post conflict counties that are passing the transition phase from closed to open economies. The study has been developed through an extensive literature survey of Kosovo's organizations to determine the most...

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Determinants of Inter-Regional Migration in the Baltic Countries

Hazans, Mihails - 2005

We show that Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania despite small geographical size feature considerable and persistent regional …

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Brain drain in developing regions (1990 - 2000)

Docquier, Frédéric (contributor); … - 2005

In this paper, we analyze the distribution of the brain drain in the LAC region (Latin America and the Caribbean), Asia and Africa. We rely on an original data set on international migration by educational attainment for 1990 and 2000. Our analysis reveals that the brain drain is strong in...

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Brain Drain in Developing Regions (1990-2000)

Docquier, Frédéric; Lohest, Olivier; Marfouk, Abdeslam - 2021

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Is There a Cost Associated with an Increase in Family Size Beyond Child Investment? Evidence from Developing Countries

Caceres-Delpiano, Julio - 2011

Using multiple births as an Instrumental Variable (IV) for family size and data for 43 developing countries, I find evidence that a shock in fertility has a cost for a family as a whole. Mothers are more likely to live under less stable family arrangements and they are more likely to use...

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Education and Development or Emigration and Remittances : The Cape Verdean Dilemma

Werema, Gilbert - 2013

Cape Verde is a country prone to droughts with few natural resources and a significant emigration rate. However, the nation is known for its stable political and economic environment. This case study will address several questions. Should Cape Verde continue to develop educational and...

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Migration in LDCs: Risk, Remittances, and the Family

Stark, Oded - In: Finance and Development 28 (1991) 4, pp. 39-41

Labor votes with its feet-individuals migrate from areas of low wages to areas of higher wages. That has been the traditional view, one that has spawned much policy advice to control migration and to affect the location decisions of migrant laborers. But recent research indicates that portfolio...

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A Note on Modelling Labour Migration in LDCs

Stark, Oded - In: The Journal of Development Studies 20 (1984) 4, pp. 318-322

Taking the family as the rural-to-urban migration decision-making unit, will the “expected-income migration model” accurately predict the level of migration? Consideration of two variables - desire for leisure, and a version to risk - serves to show that the expected-income model yields a...

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