China's Belt and Road Initiative and Latin America's Participation
From (De)Regulation to Industrialization?
This book aims to elucidate the divergent institutional trajectories of lithium policies in Latin America, shedding light on how industrial development of mining activities can emerge in specific extractivist contexts. While focusing primarily on Chile's lithium policy, the study is further enriched by shadow case analyses of Argentina and Bolivia, reinforcing the robustness of the findings. The research introduces an original typology of industrial policies associated with lithium and argues that the interaction between the state and the companies involved in lithium extraction plays a decisive role in shaping public policy. In this regard, the typology demonstrates its heuristic capacity to analyze green industrialization processes related to lithium. Grounded in theories of state capacity and business power, this analysis posits that the evolution of public policies in this sector is influenced not only by the strength of the state but also by the strategic positioning of businesses in relation to these policies. Given their pivotal role in natural resource-based economic activities, companies emerge as essential actors within the context of industrial policy. This analysis makes a theoretical contribution to state-business relations, engaging with broader debates on green industrial policy within comparative political economy and offering a fresh perspective on the topic. Furthermore, the research explores how these processes related to lithium policies intersect with both global and local dynamics, particularly regarding the advancement of energy transitions and the socio-environmental conflicts in the affected territories.
The Adoption of International Public Sector Accounting Standards
The Evolution and Development of Special Economic Zones in Cambodia
The future of cryptocurrency and digital investment in Nigeria
Role of Social Media in Influencing Public Awareness and Acceptance
Impact of the transpacific agreement on Brazilian agribusiness
The impacts on Brazilian agribusiness of the formation of the Trans-Pacific Trade Preference Agreement (TPP) were analysed. To this end, we analysed not only the changes in the economy when all tariff barriers are eliminated, which characterises the formation of a free trade area, but also the elimination of tariff barriers together with the elimination of subsidies between the regions of the agreement. To this end, the Global Trade Analysis Project (GTAP) General Equilibrium model was used. The results indicated that, in the first scenario, most of the economic impacts on Brazilian agribusiness would be negative, mainly damaging the meat, corn, wool, processed food and rice sectors. The wheat, oilseed and vegetable sectors would suffer positive impacts. On the other hand, in the second scenario, the impacts on Brazilian agribusiness would be more significant in the wheat, vegetable, oilseed and fruit sectors, with the Brazilian agricultural producer and exporter sector being positively influenced.
Europe's Auto Industry
Drawing on the analytical approaches of global production networks, global value chains, and spatial divisions of labor, this book investigates the changing automotive industry in Europe. Petr Pavl穩nek is a leading scholar of the automotive industry and here he focuses on its restructuring and geographic reorganization since the early 1990s to analyze the driving forces and regional development effects of these changes. Pavl穩nek explains the spatial profit-seeking strategies of large automotive firms and their role in the restructuring and increasing internationalization of Europe's automotive industry through foreign direct investment. He also considers how rapid growth in eastern Europe has affected western Europe, evaluates the relative position of countries in the European automotive industry, and examines the transition to the production of electric vehicles in eastern Europe. Europe's Auto Industry features original data along with concepts and methods that may be applied in economic geography, economics, industrial sociology and development studies.
Essentials of Leadership in Africa
This concise overview of the theories and practice of leadership in the African context is the first of its kind. Essentials of Leadership in Africa introduces leadership as an art and science to inspire confidence and support among the people who need to achieve common organisational goals. We present a framework of leadership which emphasises the role of the African context in better understanding leadership effectiveness. According to our model, leadership in Africa can be understood by focusing on the leader's skills, motives, and behaviours; the leader's role in developing teamwork and team leadership; and the organisational context. It is important to understand that leadership does not occur in a vacuum. Each chapter includes illustrative real-life examples, experiential exercises, short cases, and/or assessments.The book appeals to undergraduate and graduate students in Africa and/or other parts of the world who are interested in leadership on the African continent. In addition, managers, trainers, and practitioners can benefit from reading Essentials of Leadership in Africa.
International Management Behavior
Rigorously revised, the ninth edition of this successful, established textbook is ideal for current and future global leaders who want to lead international businesses sustainably and with impact. Combining a wealth of theoretical knowledge with real-world situations from diverse cultures, countries and industries, the book brings key concepts to life, while offering tools and strategies for putting them into practice. Reflecting global trends, this new edition features a greater focus on culture, virtual teams, leadership paradoxes, digital transformations, and a mindset-centered approach to dynamic change. All-new examples and cases contribute to bringing the book completely up to date, while reflection questions and a rich suite of online teaching resources (including suggested student exercises and classroom activities, teaching notes, further resources, and access to Aperian Globesmart), make this an essential tool for developing mindful, global leaders.
The Impact of Economic and Financial Debates
This book deals with economic and financial debates, exploring their theoretical foundations, influential players, major themes and their influence on political and economic decisions. Through an analytical approach, each chapter aims to offer an in-depth understanding of the key issues, providing concrete examples and structured reflection on these dynamics.
Global Leadership Literacy
'Global Leadership Literacy' provides an invaluable reference point, to understand how cultural differences impact upon leadership styles and practices. This new issue of our ongoing global leadership series presents country-specific analyses of culturally endorsed leadership practices and styles in the countries: Afghanistan, Algeria, Armenia, Chile, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Greece, Nigeria, Paraguay, Philippines, Sierra Leone, Suriname and Syria. This publication contains contributions from around 150 researchers from 41 countries who participated in the Cross-Cultural & Global Business Skills electives offered by the Part-time Academy of the Faculty of Business and Economics at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences.
Achievements of Denmark's Flexicurity
Essay from the year 2010 in the subject Economics - International Economic Relations, grade: 1.3, Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH, course: International Economics, language: English, abstract: Why has Denmark's concept of flexicurity been proven to be the only European labour market model to combine equity and security and efficiency?
Environmental psychology in applied economics
This book mainly focuses on environmental psychology and applied economics in order to explore interdisciplinary deep integration. The representative research includes the following studies: (1) The impact of Foreign Direct Investment on environmental pollution from the perspective of environmental psychology; (2) The impact of China's Foreign Direct Investment on carbon emissions in economies along the "Belt and Road" considering environmental psychology; (3) The impact of the "Belt and Road" initiative on the technological complexity of exports from the perspective of economic psychology; (4) The analysis of the environmental effectiveness of the venture capital effect from an environmental psychology perspective; (5) Quantitative relationship between financial openness and income inequality from the perspective of economic psychology; (6) The analysis of the relationship between international diversification strategy and performance of Chinese internet enterprises from the perspective of economic psychology.
Business Success in Africa
This edited book combines academic and managerial insights on achieving business success in Sub-Saharan African markets. It offers a holistic view of business in Africa by addressing key elements of a business model. After a part that presents situational analyses of the business environment companies encounter in Africa, the book delves into the operational analysis. Each section is introduced by a conceptual chapter written by academics to set the stage and provide an overview of the pertinent issues for the subject matter in Africa. Subsequent chapters written by managers offer in-depth insights into some of the specific issues, challenges, and actions companies engage in while doing business in Africa. The sections cover market entry forms, sales, marketing and distribution, supply chain and logistics, as well as leadership, human resources and financing. The book brings together the European and the African perspectives as operational business issues are equally relevant for all companies. The authors come from a wide range of countries, from the USA to Europe and Africa, and cover a multitude of industries. The book is appropriate for both European and African practitioners and scholars.
Assessment of TV in the Campaign Against Child Labor & Trafficking
This study, Assessment of Benue TV in the campaign against child labor and trafficking in Nigeria" sought to establish the contributions of Benue TV in the campaign against child labor and trafficking, ascertain the influence of Benue TV in reducing the scourge of child labor and trafficking. This study was anchored on the Agenda Setting theory, which proposes that mass media audiences judge important what media judge as important. The survey research design was adopted, while the questionnaire was used as instrument of data collection. Findings revealed that Benue TV contributes positively to the campaign against child labor and trafficking as it helps in carrying out public sensitization on the dangers of child labor and trafficking, engaging NGOs to step up the fight against child labor and trafficking and public opinion formation on the ills of child labor and trafficking. Findings further showed that Benue TV is very influential in reducing the scourge of child labor and trafficking by way of awareness creation and campaigns, advocacy and policy influence and community engagement and outreach initiatives.
Impact of Radio's Fight Against Cyber Fraud Among Youths
This study examines the role of Radio Benue's Security Watch program in combating cybercrime, with a focus on internet fraud in Makurdi metropolis, Nigeria. It highlights how radio programs can serve as a powerful medium for raising awareness, influencing public behavior, and encouraging collective action against cybercrime. Utilizing survey data, the research reveals the effectiveness of radio in disseminating information, forming public opinion, and promoting behavioral change among youths. Findings show that Security Watch significantly impacts listeners' attitudes toward cybercrime, fostering a culture of vigilance and responsibility. However, the study identifies challenges, such as limited funding, outdated equipment, and restricted broadcast reach, which hinder the program's full potential. Recommendations include increased investment in broadcasting resources, innovative programming, and collaborative efforts with local authorities to enhance the fight against cybercrime.
Blogging Against the State
This research investigates bloggers' responses to the economic implications of the 2023 fuel subsidy removal in Nigeria. Focusing on workers' unions, it identifies the various ways blogs have been used to criticize, analyze, and influence public opinion on this policy change. Through survey data from Makurdi, the study highlights the significant role of blogs in shaping discourse around public policy, showing that blogs are predominantly utilized for data presentation, advocacy, and opinion sharing. The study also identifies key challenges such as information overload, political bias, and credibility issues that bloggers face in discussing the subsidy removal. The findings underscore the potential of blogs as a platform for public engagement and policy critique, while also suggesting the need for increased accuracy and trustworthiness in blog content on sensitive economic issues.
Application of psychology to economics and teaching
This book mainly focuses on the application of psychology to applied economics and teaching practice. Representative cases include the following studies: (1) Exploring the Impact of the Escalation of Sino-US Trade Friction on China's Soybean Imports from the Perspective of Investor's Psychological Anxiety; (2) The Impact of Digital Financial Inclusion on Female Employment in China: From the Perspective of Solving the Employment Dilemma and Realizing Psychological Happiness; (3) Empirical Analysis of Infrastructure Construction on Export Performance of Trade in Services under the Belt and Road Initiative Considering Psychological Needs and Happiness Levels; (4) A New Research Framework of International Development of Strategic Emerging Industries considering Residents' Happiness and Psychological Analysis of Decision Makers; (5) Directors' and Executives' Liability Insurance and Investment Efficiency: A Study Based on Managers' Psychological Anxiety and Management Defense Theory; (6) The Impact of Online Teaching on Students' Mental Health State and Happiness of Promoting Teaching and Learning.
The European Union
It is often said that the European Union is a sui generis institutional construction, of course it is, but this statement does little to help us understand a reality that is extremely complex. For those who will live and lead the Europe and the world of the next decade, it is a useful lesson to remember that, despite changes and technological advances, the human soul remains similar in its best and worst aspects to that of the classical Athenians. For those who will live and lead the Europe and the world of the next decade it is a useful lesson to remember that, despite technological changes and advances, the human soul remains similar in its best and worst aspects to that of the classical Athenians.
Emerging Issues in Contemporary African Economies
How have the events of the twenty-first century shaped African economies and societies? In this book, Steve Onyeiwu highlights the dynamics, challenges, and opportunities in African economies. He analyzes the socioeconomic and political conditions in Africa, with emphasis on events of the past two decades. Onyeiwu notes that African economies change virtually every minute, and it's imperative to ensure the information presented is current and accurate. Climate change and the explosion of the youth population have assumed new dimensions, prompting analysts to ponder their implications for the future of African economies. Other significant changes include COVID-19 and recent apprehension about the resilience of democracy throughout the region. The author addresses these complex topics and explains how the skepticism about the endurance of democracy is fueled by economic anxiety, political violence, coup d'矇tats and protests in many parts of Africa. The book includes recent data on key variables and events in the region. In addition to undertaking thorough revisions of the 10 chapters from the first edition, this new edition includes three new chapters on population and youth, COVID-19, and climate change.
The Art of Wave Analysis in Trading
The first thing that needs to be mentioned when talking about wave analysis in trading is that we have Elliott waves and we have cycle waves. Elliott waves have a three-wave structure but are part of a cycle. Cycle waves are classic in one-directional markets, but in these situations, wave analysis can be applied to identify points of entering the market and placing orders, where the loss is as small as possible, and the profit is as large as possible. Profitable trading. The wave analysis that we need is completely different from all kinds of trading tools. It is not a lagging signal but a coherent mode that is part of the market behavior.In order to apply Elliott rules now, I have to specify the model in which all the rules of the waves have been taken. It is located in the final pattern. Understand and apply for trading and learn how to do it easily. The cycle waves in a one-directional (up or down) market used in trading are the rules of a wave break. These rules are affordable for reporting trading signals based on classic technical analysis and key opportunities in market entrances to reduce trading losses.
Starting and Managing an Import/Export Business
In an increasingly global economy, owners of small- and medium-sized businesses are discovering that foreign markets are becoming critical for the growth of their companies and profits. But, to survive and compete effectively in the vast and increasingly complex world market, owners must be armed with a thorough knowledge of import/export strategies and operations.This book takes novice and seasoned business owners alike on the journey from domestic to international. Owners will learn valuable skill sets, including how to: - Assess company readiness to import/export - Create an import/export business plan - Understand the basics of international trade compliance - Evaluate payment methods and financing options - Identify and promote products using trade leads - Appraise distribution and shipping options - Recognize documentation and insurance requirementsStarting and Managing an Import/Export Business takes you through these topics and more in a stepwise approach that will give you the confidence to enter the global marketplace without fear of the unknown.
Starting and Managing an Import/Export Business
In an increasingly global economy, owners of small- and medium-sized businesses are discovering that foreign markets are becoming critical for the growth of their companies and profits. But, to survive and compete effectively in the vast and increasingly complex world market, owners must be armed with a thorough knowledge of import/export strategies and operations.This book takes novice and seasoned business owners alike on the journey from domestic to international. Owners will learn valuable skill sets, including how to: - Assess company readiness to import/export - Create an import/export business plan - Understand the basics of international trade compliance - Evaluate payment methods and financing options - Identify and promote products using trade leads - Appraise distribution and shipping options - Recognize documentation and insurance requirementsStarting and Managing an Import/Export Business takes you through these topics and more in a stepwise approach that will give you the confidence to enter the global marketplace without fear of the unknown.
Mastering Advanced Trading Strategies
The financial markets are frequently likened to a battleground where a vast array of participants compete to gain an edge. Two distinct approaches-Smart Money Concepts (SMC) and Inner Circle Trader (ICT) trading-stand out by focusing on the underlying mechanics and behaviors that drive institutional market moves. Both concepts rest on the belief that understanding the strategies of institutional players, or "smart money," offers the best vantage point for profitable trading.Both SMC and ICT were developed with a single, transformative principle: large financial institutions and hedge funds control the majority of market liquidity and therefore drive price movements. The "smart money" relies on significant amounts of capital, sophisticated strategies, and proprietary algorithms to influence market trends. By decoding and aligning with these moves, retail traders can follow institutional intentions instead of opposing them.
Currency Crises and External Financial Fragility
This paper has two main objectives. The first is to develop an interpretation based on Minsky's financial fragility hypothesis of the process that generates currency crises and their determinants. To this end, the author's ideas are adapted to an open economy. It is proposed that the deterioration of an economy's external financial structure is the factor responsible for increasing its degree of external fragility and its susceptibility to currency crises. Based on this interpretation, external fragility indicators are constructed to measure an economy's propensity to suffer a currency crisis. The second objective of this study is to evaluate the evolution of the Brazilian economy's external fragility between 1999 and 2013. This task is carried out by applying the indicators and interpretation developed in the first part of the paper to that country. The results suggest that Brazil's external fragility underwent a gradual and significant reduction during the period studied.
Trading Using Price Action
In the world of trading, where countless strategies and methods compete for attention, price action trading stands out as a timeless and effective approach. This book, Mastering Price Action Trading, aims to equip traders of all levels with a comprehensive understanding of price action principles, patterns, and strategies.The Evolution of TradingThe evolution of financial markets has given rise to various trading techniques, from fundamental analysis to technical indicators. While many traders rely on complex algorithms or a multitude of indicators, price action trading distills the essence of market behavior into a straightforward method: observing and interpreting the price movements of an asset directly.
Great Power Diplomacy and Global Environmental Sustainability
This book explores the interplay between great power diplomacy and global environmental sustainability, emphasizing the role of major nations in shaping environmental policies and agreements. It analyzes historical and contemporary examples of diplomatic efforts aimed at addressing climate change and ecological degradation. The book highlights the importance of collaboration among great powers to achieve sustainable development goals, while also discussing the challenges posed by geopolitical rivalries and differing national interests. Ultimately, the book argues for a reimagined approach to diplomacy that prioritizes global environmental stewardship alongside traditional political and economic considerations.
Georgia Exports and Value Chain Study
Analyzing how Georgia can diversify its exports, this report shows how it could potentially ramp up its pharmaceutical, apparel, jewelry, and almond exports, and assesses how an effective export strategy would drive more resilient economic growth. Based on stakeholder interviews, it considers the trends, value chains, and opportunities for each of the high potential sectors and explores how Georgia can leverage its location, favorable business environment, and free-trade agreements. Emphasizing the need for greater innovation and strong government support, it recommends taking a "Team Georgia" approach that centers on building an ecosystem to improve export promotion, increase target market access, and support exporters.
Transnational Management
Transnational Management provides an integrated conceptual framework to guide students and instructors through the challenges facing enterprises operating in today's complex worldwide environment. Through text narrative and cases, the authors skillfully examine the development of strategy, organizational capabilities and management roles, and responsibilities for managing effectively across national boundaries. The key concepts are developed in eight chapters supplemented by practical case studies from world-leading case writers. All chapters have been revised and updated for this ninth edition to reflect the latest thinking in transnational management while retaining the book's strong integrated conceptual framework. Nineteen new cases have been added and thirteen classics are retained. Recommended academic and practitioner readings have been updated for each chapter. A full range of online support materials include detailed case teaching notes, comprehensive lecture slides and a test bank. Suitable for MBA, executive education, and senior undergraduate students studying courses such as international management, international business or global strategy.
