This thesis is dedicated to a very interesting topic - it is an investment activity. Investments are the basis of economic development and growth of living standards. Foreign investments are therefore a source for further economic growth. The author of this work focused on exploring investment in the country where she was born, it is Belarus. About the investment in that territory is not talked much, which could be caused by the local political situation. But Belarus is quite popular between Russian investors. The work is divided into several parts. The first part is theoretical and methodological, describes the general knowledge and concepts related to investment. In the practical part, the author describes the investment rules in Belarus and gives quite detailed information about the investment climate in the country. The thesis ends with an indication of practical recommendations for investment in Belarus.

Thesis (M. Com. (Economics)) -- University of Limpopo, 2018 / Many developing countries are trying to make their business environment more attractive to foreign investors. They try this by relaxing rules regarding market entry and foreign ownership; improving infrastructure and making other efforts to enhance their chances of becoming a destination country for foreign direct investment (FDI). Among the characteristics of globalisation is the unrestricted capital flow and access to world market. Global FDI stocks have been on the increase and many more African countries are becoming more open to FDI, even though it still remains low. Therefore, the main objective of this study is to provide an analysis of the driving factors towards foreign direct investment in South Africa. The ARDL approach is used to investigate drivers of international investment decisions in South Africa using quarterly data from 2007Q1 to 2017Q1. The bounds cointegration method was chosen to analyse the long and the short run relationship amongst the variables of interest. In addition, the Granger Causality test was used to determine causal relationships between FDI and other variables. The study found that household income level had an effect in the stock of FDI. It also found that labour productivity increased the total output of goods and services and therefore impacted on the stock of FDI in the country. Public infrastructure investment and interest rates are also among the important factors that determine FDI inflow. Furthermore, the dummy variable has a significant negative effect and it shows that labour strikes and unrests affect FDI negatively. Although South Africa has implemented strategies to attract more FDI, recent political instability and labour disputes has left investor weary of the future of the economy therefore a refinement of some of these policies is needed if the country is to be successful in this regard. The county should also focus on developing and maintaining quality infrastructures in terms of, roads, telephones, internet access, water and electricity supply.

Problems: How would a decision model that takes into account more aspects and dimensions than just the financial aspect look for smaller service compa-nies? What aspects are important to consider in such a decision model? Purpose: The purpose of this master thesis is to develop a decision model based on previous research, to improve decision making in smaller service com-panies – by considering perspectives that traditional investment calcula-tions ignore. Method: The study was qualitative and was based on both primary and secondary data. As data collection method for the development of the model we used literature search on previous research. The study’s primary data consisted of responses from five smaller service companies. The model was evaluated empirically by five smaller service companies to explore the model’s practical relevance and applicability. Conclusions: The study confirmed the need for a comprehensive investment decision model, since it has been clearly shown that aspects other than the tradi-tional calculation methods could have big impact on an investment deci-sion. The key factors for small service companies has shown to be cus-tomer relationships, previous experience, competitors and corporate strategy. The developed model was based on these factors and was con-sidered as useful and interesting by the responded companies. / Problemformuleringar: Hur kan en beslutsmodell som tar hänsyn till fler aspekter och dimens-ioner än enbart det finansiella se ut för mindre tjänsteföretag? Vilka aspekter är viktiga beakta i en sådan beslutsmodell? Syfte: Syftet med denna magisteruppsats är att med utgångspunkt i tidigare forskning utveckla en modell för att förbättra beslutsfattandet i mindre tjänsteföretag, genom att beakta perspektiv som traditionella investe-ringskalkyler förbiser. Metod: Studien var av kvalitativ karaktär och baserades på såväl primärdata som sekundärdata. Som datainsamlingsmetod för framtagandet av investe-ringsmodellen användes till störst del litteratursökning om tidigare forskning. Studiens primärdata utgjordes av responsen från fem mindre tjänsteföretag, som utvärderade den framtagna modellens praktiska rele-vans och applicerbarhet. Slutsats: Studien bekräftade att ett behov av en heltäckande modell för investe-ringsbeslut finns eftersom det tydligt har visat sig att andra aspekter än de traditionella kalkylmetoderna kan ha minst lika stor inverkan på ett investeringsbeslut. De viktigaste faktorerna för mindre tjänsteföretag har utöver det finansiella visat sig vara företagets anställda, kundrelationer, tidigare erfarenheter, konkurrenter och företagets strategi. Den framtagna modellen som bygger på dessa faktorer ansågs av de responderade före-tagen som användbar och intressant.

Magistro darbe analizuojama Pasaulio banko veiklos taktika ir strategija Lietuvoje, keliamos sąlygos investiciniam projektui finansuoti, investicinio projekto teisinis reglamentavimas, įgyvendinimo principai, esminiai Pasaulio banko paskolos sutarties aspektai, valstybės investicijų į infrastruktūrą įtaka Klaipėdos uostui, uoste veikiančioms privataus kapitalo įmonėms. Lietuva iki įstojimo į Europos Sąjungą ekonomikai restruktūrizuoti kaip vieną iš valstybės pajamų šaltinių naudojo skolintas lėšas, kurių dydis ir tvarka griežtai reguliuojama Lietuvos Respublikos teisės norminiais aktais. Lietuvai 1992 m. tapus Pasaulio banko nare, Pasaulio bankas aktyviai dalyvavo perėjimo iš planinės į rinkos ekonomiką procesuose, teikdamas paskolas, analitinę bei techninę pagalbą. 2000 m. rugpjūčio mėn. 3 d., atlikus išsamų projekto vertinimą, VĮ ,,Klaipėdos valstybinio jūrų uosto direkcijai” su Lietuvos Respublikos valstybės garantija Pasaulio bankas suteikė 35,360,000 JAV dol. lengvatinę paskolą, skirtą Klaipėdos uosto investiciniam projektui įgyvendinti. Valstybės garantija valstybės įmonės paskolai suteikta laikantis visų nustatytų procedūrų. / The World Bank investment policy and strategy in Lithuania is being analysed in MA thesis, as well as conditions for financing of investment project and its legal regulation. Other spheres of interest encompass principles of implementation of the project, essential conditions of the World Bank loan agreement and impact of state investment into infrastructure both for Klaipėda Port and private companies operating in the port.

The strong form of the efficient market hypothesis (EMH) puts forward that it is impossible to achieve better than market results. Yet there are very famous investors, particularly a famous value based investor named Warren Buffett that have achieved better than market returns. The primary objective of this study is to investigate the role of value based investment in generating better than market or superior investment returns. The study was conducted both as a literature study and an empirical study. The objectives of the literature study were threefold. Firstly, to discover value based investment as part of a discussion on investment strategies. Secondly, to investigate the possibility of achieving better than market returns. Lastly, to investigate the role of value based investing in achieving better than market returns. Through the literature study, value based investment parameters were also identified for empirical testing. It was found in the literature that value based investing has a role to play in achieving superior returns. By way of the application of correlation-based research, as well as regression analysis it was found that there is significant statistical evidence to underscore that value based investment parameters can lead to superior returns. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--North-West University, Vaal Triangle Campus, 2010.

The strong form of the efficient market hypothesis (EMH) puts forward that it is impossible to achieve better than market results. Yet there are very famous investors, particularly a famous value based investor named Warren Buffett that have achieved better than market returns. The primary objective of this study is to investigate the role of value based investment in generating better than market or superior investment returns. The study was conducted both as a literature study and an empirical study. The objectives of the literature study were threefold. Firstly, to discover value based investment as part of a discussion on investment strategies. Secondly, to investigate the possibility of achieving better than market returns. Lastly, to investigate the role of value based investing in achieving better than market returns. Through the literature study, value based investment parameters were also identified for empirical testing. It was found in the literature that value based investing has a role to play in achieving superior returns. By way of the application of correlation-based research, as well as regression analysis it was found that there is significant statistical evidence to underscore that value based investment parameters can lead to superior returns. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--North-West University, Vaal Triangle Campus, 2010.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Hong Kong, 1992. / "Vol. 1." Includes bibliographical references (leaves 251-256).

Thesis (doctoral)--Universität, Bayreuth, 1999. / Includes bibliographical references.

This diploma thesis is devoted to the topic of yield, risk and liquidity of investment possibilities. The thesis is divided into two parts, the theoretical and the practical one. The theoretical part is based on a thorough study of specialized literature. Attention is initially focused on the definition and the characteristics of investments, then the issue of the financial market and its segments is clarified. The following chapter discusses investment strategies and the creation of rational investment portfolios. The theoretical part concludes with the description of selected possibilities of individual and collective investment. The practical part of the thesis is initially focused on the characteristics of two different types of investors A and B and the creation of their individual risk profiles. This section is based on information gained from the unstructured interview with two independent investors. Eventually, the reader is familiarized with selected possibilities of collective investment and their assessment in terms of yield, risk and liquidity. This chapter is primarily processed by analysis of data obtained from the websites of selected investment companies. Data are processed through Microsoft Excel with the help of selected functions. The study results in recommendations of optimal investment strategies in form of the compilation and the assessment of several investment portfolios for both Investor A and Investor B.

The purpose of this thesis is to look at economic and legal aspects of foreign direct investment (hereinafter also referred to as FDI) on the example of Egypt, which is one of the key economic and political players in the Middle East and North Africa. The paper is composed of two parts. First part is dealing with the theoretical aspects of FDI. Chapter one is introductory and explains the nature and role of FDI in global economy. Next two chapters address the important issue of definition of investment and investor. The legal definition of these two terms is usually the key issue in the international documents concerning foreign direct investment. Fourth chapter deals with the bilateral investment treaties, which are so far the most relevant instrument governing the international investment. Chapter five deals with the unsuccessful attempts to establish universal international treaty concerning investment, influence of the Lisbon treaty on given issue and international organizations in the field of international investment. Chapter six concentrates on the issue of investment treatment standards. Seventh chapter investigates the most common causes of investment disputes and eighth chapter suggests possible means of their resolution. Second practical part deals more closely with factual Egyptian...