Contagion effects in the world network of economic activities
, 2015 Using the new data from the OECD-WTO world network of economic activities we construct the Google matrix $G$ of this directed network and perform its detailed analysis. The network contains 58 countries and 37 activity sectors for years 1995, 2000, 2005,
Escaith, H. +2 more
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Possible Russian development paths and their implications for Europe: some back-of-the-envelope musings [PDF]
, 2006 This chapter examines the potential implications for the European Union and for EU-Russian relations of recent developments in Russian economic policy. Its principal argument may be stated simply.
Tompson, William
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Do efficient banking sectors accelerate economic growth in transition countries [PDF]
The relationship between financial sector and economic growth in transition countries has been largely ignored in the earlier empirical literature. In this paper, we analyse the finance-growth nexus using a fixed-effects panel model and unbalanced panel ...
Koivu, Tuuli
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Natural disasters and growth - going beyond the averages [PDF]
There has been a steady increase in the occurrence of natural disasters. Yet their effect on economic growth remains unclear, with some studies reporting negative, and others indicating no, or even positive effects. These seemingly contradictory findings
Christiaensen, Luc +3 more
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Labor force participation of women in Malaysia [PDF]
, 2007 The article analysis the women labor force participation in Malaysia. The rapid absorption of women into the labor market has been influenced by several factors.
Abdullah, Norehan, Abu Bakar, Nor'Aznin
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Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Strategies In Italy. An Economic Assessment [PDF]
In this paper, the economic value of the impacts of climate change is assessed for different Italian economic sectors and regions. Sectoral and regional impacts are then aggregated to provide a macroeconomic estimate of variations in GDP induced by ...
Alessandra Sgobbi, Carlo Carraro
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Strengthening State Economic Development Systems: A Framework for Change [PDF]
, 2010 Reviews state economic development activities and the distribution of benefits. Argues for strengthening accountability and transparency, improving job quality, and integrating workforce education and training into efforts aimed at emerging ...
John Quinterno
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Drivers of economic growth in Gujarat [PDF]
The article examines growth experience in various sectors of the state and analyzes the medium and long term growth potential of the economy. Sector-wise performance of Gujarat economy is analyzed with a focus on key engines of growth and the effective ...
Menon, Sudha Venu
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The High Cross-Country Correlations of Prices and Interest Rates [PDF]
We introduce financial frictions in a two sector model of international trade with heterogeneous agents. The level of specialization in the economy (economic development) depends on the quality of financial institutions.
Espen Henriksen +2 more
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The Impact of Financial Market Frictions on Trade Flows, Capital Flows and Economic Development [PDF]
We introduce financial frictions in a two sector model of international trade with heterogeneous agents. The level of specialization in the economy (economic development) depends on the quality of financial institutions.
Rod Falvey, Spiros Bougheas
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