Thesis (PhD (Economics))--University of Stellenbosch, 2005. / Numerous theories have been constructed to provide reasons for economic growth differences between countries. As data became more readily available, cross-country empirical studies identified a set of variables that contributed to economic growth, including variables such as the investment in human and physical capital.

published_or_final_version / Asian Studies / Master / Master of Arts

This research presents an in depth discussion and analysis on U.S. Japanese foreign trade. It is divided into two parts. The first hypothesis states that the appreciation of the dollar in the early eighties is positively correlated with the U.S. trade deficit, especially with Japan. The second hypothesis states that Friedrich Von Hayek's Theory of Social Order applies to the development of capitalism in that country. This can also be divided into two parts, a) this generation of Japanese consumes, saves, and invests differently than previous generations, and b) Japanese consumption and investment patterns follow U.S. consumption and investment patterns with a lag.

This study focuses on a description of demographic trends in the Soviet Union since 1917: changes in the labor force, economic problems, social conditions, rapid urbanization, changes in education and the eudcational level of Soviet citizens. Data available are from secondary sources. This research concludes that the Soviet Union has changed from a rural agricultural to a major industrial power. The population of the Soviet Union has increased since 1917. The rapid change created shortages in housing that still have not been solved. The shortages in consumer goods and clothing are a result of insufficient planning by Soviet leaders. The political implications of all the changes in Sovet lifestyles have been fairly limited. Unless the government solves the problems of availability of housing, food, clothing, and consumer goods, political unrest is the likely outcome.

Research presented for the degree of Master of Management in the field of Public and Development Management to the Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management of the University of Witwatersrand. March 2016 / As an economic hub of Africa, South Africa has been experiencing an influx of economic and political migrants leading to the ethnic diversification of its population. This trend has incited a xenophobic atmosphere due to frustrations from locals, and has led to violent attacks towards foreign nationals. In particular, the Somali population has endured a high number of attacks as this group has successfully penetrated the informal business market in the townships of South Africa. Government has responded to these xenophobic attacks by proposing, amongst others, a Licensing of Businesses Bill in 2013. The bill has been criticised by the public as it is considered a hostile policy that aims to enforce regulations that restrict foreign nationals from operating businesses in the informal sector. This political dilemma has also led to questions as to how this policy response may have an effect on social cohesion in unequal societies where violence against Somalis is prevailing. The Klipspruit community was selected as it forms part of the City of Johannesburg that has a significant amount of Somali informal traders. The purpose of the study was to examine the root causes of violence against Somalis and the potential of the governments’ policy response to mitigate this phenomenon. In particular, the study also investigated the effect of the proposed Licensing of Businesses Bill on social cohesion development between Somalis and South Africans in Klipspruit. The qualitative research findings indicate that violence against Somalis was due to the economic situation, lack of regulation, competition and business miscommunication. The responses were generally driven by the perception that the government of South Africa introduced a bill that is fostered by nationalistic interests to the detriment of foreign nationals such as Somalis. It is therefore recommended that the government develops a way to enhance power sharing in decision-making processes, monitoring and correcting inequalities amongst culturally distinct groups, promoting cultural diversity and integration through education and lastly ensuring that the government acts in a constitutional manner. / GR2018

Thesis (MTech (Human Resource Management))--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018. / Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) has been the epitome of policy reform pervading South Africa (SA) since 1994, the end of apartheid. Often making media headlines, it inherently arrogates itself to all stakeholders engaged in commerce with/within SA. The impetus for the study ensued owing to recent (2013) changes to the B-BBEE legislative landscape. More specifically, the focus of the study was on one segment: Qualifying Small Enterprises (QSEs), operating within the same realm as Small Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs). The rationale for such a focus stemmed from this market segment’s seemingly rigid response to such change, deemed to support this study’s results. The literature review embarked upon in Chapters 2 to 4, that is, collecting secondary data, provided for a solid foundation relative to a subject matter embedded with technical jargon and often driven by highly emotive/subjective inputs from stakeholders. The literature primarily drew from untested assumptions: these were mainly due to the high degree of contentiousness surrounding B-BBEE as subject matter, the lack of research (statistical results) relative to B-BBEE legislative change and more specifically, the lack of the latter relative to this study’s scope. The above introduction initiates the notion of there being inherent demarcations to this study, dictating the most relevant research design and methodology suited thereto. A pragmatic research philosophy was adopted, owing to its qualitative, exploratory enquiry. Furthermore, the unit of analysis, consisting of 16 samples, was conveniently selected. Although convenience sampling was regarded the most suitable approach to collecting data, it gave rise to the study’s biggest limitation: its inability to generalise findings. On that note, its findings were in line with the researcher’s precedential assumption upon its initiation: legislative change to Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) for Qualifying Small Enterprises (QSEs) lead(s) to non-compliance and impeded transformation goals. The results give rise to a plethora of valuable insights into the dynamics of the industry, not only for strategic direction to be set for/by stakeholders on both a micro and macro level, but also providing a solid foundation relative to further research to be embarked upon – a notion highly advocated in supporting the integration of sustainable transformation in modern South Africa (SA).

The informal, underground or shadow economy is a significant, growing force throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, contributing to overall output, yet diminishing productivity, congesting public services, and depriving developing nations of potential fiscal revenues. This paper discusses the various definitions and methods of measurement of the informal sector, with the aim of showing the importance of collecting taxes in informal economies. Informal economy participants engage in tax evasion and avoidance of governmental regulations, therefore the implications of excessive tax burdens and onerous bureaucracy are studied, with a focus on their impact on GDP growth. Informal sector enterprises can greatly contribute to the official, recorded GDP measures if they have significant incentives to joining the formal sector. These incentives are presented and must be considered seriously by policymakers concerned with capturing additional tax revenues and improving economic growth in their nations. / by Chantal Wedderburn. / Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2009. / Includes bibliography. / Electronic reproduction. Boca Raton, Fla., 2009. Mode of access: World Wide Web.

by Tong Kwok Kan. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2000. / Includes bibliographical references (leaf 59). / ABSTRACT --- p.i / TABLE OF CONTENTS --- p.iv / LIST OF TABLES --- p.vi / LIST OF FIGURES --- p.vii / Chapter Chapter I. --- INTRODUCTION --- p.1 / Gateways to the Pearl River Delta --- p.3 / Open Door Policy --- p.5 / Export --- p.5 / Entrepot Role of Hong Kong --- p.7 / Performance of Our Seaport................................................................................................. --- p.8 / Chapter Chapter II. --- INTEREST OF STUDY AND OBJECTIVES --- p.12 / Chapter ChapterIII. --- COMPANY BACKGROUNDS OF REGALTRONIC AND GENALEX --- p.15 / Chapter Chapter IV. --- OPERATIONS --- p.17 / Export Logistics Process --- p.21 / Track and Trace Capability --- p.27 / Chapter Chapter V. --- DISCUSSION --- p.42 / Why FOB is Popular in Export Sales Contract --- p.42 / Who Determines the FOB Port --- p.45 / APPENDIX A --- p.49 / APPENDIX B --- p.54 / BIBLIOGRAPHY --- p.59

Luo Bei. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2006. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 48-52). / Abstracts in English and Chinese. / Chapter 1. --- Introduction --- p.1 / Chapter 2. --- Backgrounds and Literature Review --- p.5 / Chapter 2.1 --- Backgrounds of China's environment problems --- p.5 / Chapter 2.2 --- Literature review --- p.7 / Chapter 3. --- Econometric Strategy --- p.10 / Chapter 4. --- Data and Variables --- p.11 / Chapter 5. --- Empirical Results --- p.14 / Chapter 5.1 --- City Part --- p.14 / Chapter 5.2 --- Province emission and complaints received --- p.15 / Chapter 5.3 --- Discussion about the results --- p.23 / Chapter 6. --- Conclusion --- p.23 / Tables --- p.25 / Reference --- p.48

朱穎. / 論文(哲學碩士) -- 香港中文大學硏究院政治與行政學部, 1997. / 參考文獻: leaves 129-135. / Zhu Ying. / Chapter 第一章： --- 導論 --- p.7 / Chapter 一、 --- 現化化：世界性的潮流 --- p.7 / Chapter 二、 --- 東亞「四小龍」工業化戰略和措施 --- p.10 / Chapter 三、 --- 現代化：中國幾代人的探索 --- p.13 / Chapter 四、 --- 蘇州工業園區的嘗試 --- p.17 / Chapter 五、 --- 硏究焦點 --- p.22 / Chapter 六、 --- 硏究方法 --- p.23 / Chapter 七、 --- 章節安排 --- p.23 / Chapter 八、 --- 本硏究的意義 --- p.24 / Chapter 第二章： --- 改革開放的十字路口和經濟性特區的第二次創業 --- p.26 / Chapter 一、 --- 改革開放的十字路口和鄧小平南巡 --- p.26 / Chapter 二、 --- 經濟性特區區誕生背景 --- p.28 / Chapter 三、 --- 經濟性特區地位和作用 --- p.30 / Chapter 四、 --- 開發區存在的問題及發展方向 --- p.33 / Chapter 五、 --- 小結 --- p.37 / Chapter 第三章： --- 新加坡經驗的啓示和裕廊工業區模式 --- p.39 / Chapter 一、 --- 新加坡經驗的啓示 --- p.39 / Chapter 二、 --- 新加坡工業化槪況和特點 --- p.41 / Chapter 三、 --- 設立裕廊工業區的背景和目的 --- p.47 / Chapter 四、 --- 裕廊工業區白勺發展槪況和成 效 --- p.50 / Chapter 五、 --- 裕廊工業區的條件和特點 --- p.52 / Chapter 六、 --- 小結 --- p.61 / Chapter 第四章： --- 蘇州工業園區的決策過程和發展槪況 --- p.63 / Chapter ´ؤ、 --- 雙方合作動機 --- p.63 / Chapter 二、 --- 園區產生的決策過程 --- p.67 / Chapter 三、 --- 蘇州工業園區的區位 --- p.71 / Chapter 四、 --- 發展目標和規劃設想 --- p.75 / Chapter 五、 --- 目前的進展和開發前景 --- p.76 / Chapter 六、 --- 政策環境 --- p.77 / Chapter 七、 --- 中新雙方合作的制度機制 --- p.79 / Chapter 八、 --- 小結 --- p.79 / Chapter 第五章： --- 蘇州工業園區的開發和管理體制 --- p.81 / Chapter 一、 --- 蘇州工業園區的開發體制 --- p.81 / Chapter 二、 --- 蘇州工業園區的管理體制 --- p.90 / Chapter 三、 --- 小結 --- p.100 / Chapter 第六章： --- 蘇州工業園區的激勵和制約機制 --- p.101 / Chapter 一、 --- 蘇州工業園區的激勵機制 --- p.101 / Chapter 二、 --- 蘇州工業園區的制約機制 --- p.106 / Chapter 三、 --- 小結 --- p.112 / Chapter 第七章： --- 結論 --- p.113 / 附圖 --- p.120 / 附錄 --- p.125 / 參考文獻 --- p.129