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Economic freedoom, income inequality and economic growth in developing countries [PDF]

, 2014
The importance of economic freedom and income inequality on economic growth has been extensively investigated. Income inequality itself is a problem that needs to be addressed. Yet, the dilemma whether economic freedom and income inequality actually help
Ismail, Norhazlin
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Explaining Reform Deadlocks [PDF]

Countries are often slow to adjust their economic structures to new necessities although this reform reluctance is costly in terms of growth and employment. This paper analyses the relevant factors that block or foster economic reforms.
Heinemann, Friedrich
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The Klein Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Polemics [PDF]

, 2008
Naomi Klein's The Shock Doctrine purports to be an expose of the ruthless nature of free-market capitalism and its chief recent exponent, Milton Friedman.
Johan Norberg
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Testing the Marketing Performance of German Wheat Farmers

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This paper analyses the marketing performance of wheat farmers in Germany. Wheat sales data from 465 individual farms over a 12‐year period are used to test against different market benchmarks. Market benchmarks are constructed by simulating passive trading agents using regional wheat prices.
Franziska Potts, Jens‐Peter Loy
wiley   +1 more source

Economic Freedom as a Determinant of National Resilience

Journal of Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University
The article examines the impact of economic freedom on national resilience, with a particular focus on identifying the key components of financial freedom that most significantly enhance institutional and economic resilience.
Olena Oliinyk
doaj   +1 more source

How Can Economic and Political Liberalisation Improve Financial Development in African Countries? [PDF]

The objective of this paper is to study the interactions between economic liberalisation, political liberalisation and financial development in African countries. More specifically, we seek to establish the impact of economic, political and institutional
Enowbi Batuo, Michael, Kupukile, Mlambo
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Regional Differences in U.S. Consumer Preferences for Native Woody Shrubs With Varying Aesthetic Characteristics

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Native plants offer a variety of aesthetic (e.g., fall colour, fruit, flowers) and functional benefits (e.g., pollinator friendly, wildlife friendly, water management). How these benefits influence consumer choice and perceived value of native versus introduced plants is not well understood.
Alicia Rihn, Ariana P. Torres, Sue Barton, Bridget K. Behe   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Did the European Free Movement of Persons and Residence Directive Change Migration Patterns within the EU? A First Glance [PDF]

Niederlassungsrecht, EU-Recht, Freizügigkeit, Mobilität, Europäische Wirtschafts- und Währungsunion, Freedom of establishment, Community law, Freedom of movement , Mobility, European Economic and Monetary ...
Max Steinhardt, Tanja El-Cherkeh, Thomas Straubhaar   +2 more
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Farmers’ Protests in Germany: Media Coverage and Types of Bias

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The German farmers’ protests of 2024 sparked widespread media coverage and public debate. Yet, media coverage was not always positive, reflecting the media's attention‐seeking and selective focus. Occurrences of farmers blocking media outlets reflected distrust in how their concerns were portrayed.
Felix Schlichte, Doris Läpple
wiley   +1 more source

Institutional determinants of investment in transition economies [PDF]

, 2009
Investment has been found to be a significant determinant of growth. This paper analyses the effects of institutions and transition progress on investment rates of transition economies since the collapse of the Socialist Bloc. Political institution is
Dang, V
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