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Introduction, Ken Mccormick
The Role Of Foreign Direct Investment In Transition Economies, With Special Emphasis On The Republic Of Croatia, Marko Svetina
The Role Of Foreign Direct Investment In Transition Economies, With Special Emphasis On The Republic Of Croatia, Marko Svetina
Major Themes in Economics
This paper examines the process of transition in Central Europe. It examines the development of international trade theories as a basis for the emergence of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), along with a brief history of FDI. Special consideration is given to FDI as a determinate of economic growth in transitional Croatia. It is argued that Croatia has reached a level of economic development where it can make use of substantial amounts of FDI.
Income Inequality And Economic Growth: An Empirical Study About The Effects Of Economic Growth On Income Distribution, Steve Schuler
Income Inequality And Economic Growth: An Empirical Study About The Effects Of Economic Growth On Income Distribution, Steve Schuler
Major Themes in Economics
The Kuznets inverted-U hypothesis has been a source of debate in development economics for years. Most of the recent studies on the subject have been panel studies. In this paper, the author re-considers the possibility of testing the Kuznets hypothesis in a cross-sectional study. The results suggest that the Kuznets hypothesis does hold. However, there are a number of qualifications about the research presented which must be considered.
Population Trends In Rural Iowa: Decline And Recovery, Jake Hansen
Population Trends In Rural Iowa: Decline And Recovery, Jake Hansen
Major Themes in Economics
In the 1980s, the population of the United States increased by 22,219,000 people, or 9.8%. At the same time, the population of the state of lowa declined by 4.7%, meaning a loss of over 136,000 Iowans. Many experts blame the farm crisis of the 1980s for this population decline. As of 1998, only 20 of Iowa's 99 counties had experienced population growth since 1980. The purpose of this paper is to determine the factors that contributed to Iowa's population decline in the 1980s and what Iowans can do to stabilize their population in the years ahead. The focus of this …
Trade Adjustment Assistance: Past Issues, Current Concerns, And A Possible Solution, Mike Hanson
Trade Adjustment Assistance: Past Issues, Current Concerns, And A Possible Solution, Mike Hanson
Major Themes in Economics
Compensating workers who are displaced by trade provides a key political tool for advancing the cause of free trade. Since 1962 the United States has provided such compensation through Trade Adjustment Assistance. Throughout much of the program's relatively short life, there has been much criticism of its effectiveness. However, converting the program to one that provides earnings insurance rather than income replacement would greatly improve the program by providing strong incentives to find work.
A New Era In American Agriculture, Peter Hosch
A New Era In American Agriculture, Peter Hosch
Major Themes in Economics
The implications of the 1996 Freedom to Farm Bill go far beyond free market agriculture. By moving away from past farm policy and lifting subsidy payments, America's small farmers will be forced out of business. This should have happened gradually over the years. With current agricultural technology and the unique structure of the agriculture industry, the phasing out of the small farmer will be rapid. Current trends in agribusiness consolidation also threaten the rural businesses that have traditionally supported the small farmers and consumer choice in the marketplace.