C/E/169. Dissertation. URBAN COMPARISONS: Riga Port vs. Rotterdam Port

This dissertation focuses on a comparison of the port of Riga and Rotterdam using the theoretical approach of urban theory and regeneration.

S/N/122. Dissertation. Sowing (genetically modified) seeds of doubt – the labelling debate in the US and the EU

The dissertation investigates the positive and negative aspects of genetically modified (GM) products providing a review of literature on the debate over genetically modified agriculture, the benefits and disadvantages of GM organisms, the methods of GM food regulation, the approaches to GM food by different countries and international organisations ( e.g. WTO), etc.

S/E/103. Dissertation. Eastern European migration to UK

The dissertation investigates the implications of the free access to the UK labour market obtained by the eight Eastern European countries after joining EU in 2004. The history of the EU enlargement is related; UK immigration law and settlement data are discussed. Academic literature is reviewed touching on the theory of labour migration, the features of the labour markets, and the impact of immigration to the UK viewed from macroeconomic, microeconomic and structural perspectives. The prospects for the development of the labour market under the influence of future migration are considered.

S/E/101. Master's Dissertation. Implementation of Insurance Industry in Layers of Modern Economy

The dissertation investigates the insurance industry examining its history, types, evolution, stages of development, risks, functions, value, etc. An extensive review of literature on the theory of insurance is presented; economic benefits of insurance and the techniques of its qualitative assessment are outlined. An overview of the UK insurance industry is provided addressing the issues of insurance regulation, insurance data collection, actuaries' training, insurance support, insurance market development, the ways of strengthening insurance in emerging economies, etc.

C/E/133. Dissertation. Analysis of FDI inflow: Russian case

This dissertation will start by outlining what FDI is and different aspects of it in chapter 1. Chapter 2 will provide details of the countries that are attracting large amounts of FDI. Then, the work will analyse advantages and disadvantages of FDI in chapter 3, and look at the determinants of FDI in chapter 4. Chapter 5 will look at Russia as an example. Russia will be analysed from the point of view of attracting FDI. The determinates will be outlined in detail. Chapter 6 will outline the methodology of the secondary research that will analyse 21 different variables that could have impacted on the amount of FDI inflow in Russia. Analysis of the finding and literature review will be summaries in Chapter 7, followed by a conclusion.

S/E/91. Dissertation. Policy of central bank of Pakistan

The dissertation examines the policy of the Central Bank of Pakistan. The bank's history is related; literature is reviewed on the theory of monetary policy, open market operations, regulation of credit, etc. Monetary channels in Pakistan are defined; the monetary policy of 2005-2006 is described; determinants of monetary transmission mechanism in Pakistan are examined on the basis of the country's key economic indicators. Conclusions are made about the policy instruments used by the Central Bank of Pakistan to pursue monetary policy objectives.

E/OM/31. Dissertation. Reverse logistics in car industry: auto recall and recycling

The dissertation investigates theoretical and practical aspects of logistics management focusing on reverse logistics in car recycling. Theories of reverse logistics are reviewed and applied to the strategic analysis of Chinese automobile companies and their practices in auto-recall and recycling of flawed autos. The situation of auto recall in developed countries is reviewed. Conclusions are made about the challenges of the auto industry development.

P/E/530. Dissertation. Collapse of convertibility regime in Argentina

The dissertation investigates the causes and consequences of the collapse of the convertibility regime in Argentina in 2001. An overview of the political-economic background of Argentina is provided covering the period between 1980 and 2000. Literature is reviewed on the theories of rational expectations, cognitive anomalies, overoptimistic behaviour, etc. Behavioural economics theories are applied to the Argentinean crisis discussing the influence of political institutions on the overoptimistic behaviour, the predictions of economic agents, the position of the Argentinean government, etc. Conclusions are made about the outcomes of the convertibility regime.

S/E/69. Dissertation. The relationship between Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Economic Growth with reference to Czech Republic

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has increased rapidly over the last years, especially after the promotion of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank. This dissertation evolves around the Czech Republic and what FDI has for impact on the Economic growth. Especially in reference to Technology and productivity spillovers FDI has on economic growth. For a general understanding of FDI in relation to economic growth, determinants can be used to evaluate the effect. Literature shows how technology and productivity spillovers, employment creation, capital accumulation, and export promotion relate to FDI. Other determinants of growth are human capital, government expenditure, population size and openness. This study focuses especially on two hypotheses, in the form of a case study. First hypothesis is about the technological and productivity spillover from FDI lead to an increase in economic growth in the Czech Republic. The second hypothesis discussed about the Czech government that can be an extra incentive for economic growth. Formulas show different solutions to different questions in economic growth. The research discusses the Keynes’ GDP model, the Purchasing Power Parity (PPP), as well as Solow’s Total Factor Productivity (TFP) and Multi Factor Productivity (MFP), and Cob-Douglas elastic growth equation, that includes technology development into the equation.

P/E/498. Dissertation. Slovakia: attractions for foreign investment

The dissertation investigates the reasons behind the attractiveness of Slovakia for foreign direct investment (FDI) conducting a case study of Slovakian business operations in Credit Suisse and the Bank of Scotland. The review of literature touches upon the issues of international business, the role of multinational enterprises (MNE), EU proliferation, economic situation in Slovakia, etc. The study is based on qualitative methods of primary data (interviews) and secondary data analysis. Conclusions are made about the factors behind foreign companiesÒ success in Slovakia.

P/E/499. Dissertation. Political, economic and ethical aspects of Kyoto Protocol

The dissertation investigates political, economic and ethical aspects of the Kyoto Protocol (KP) on the reduction of atmospheric carbon emissions. The history and implementation of KP are discussed including the Protocol measures, the technique of CDM (clean development mechanism); the programme of the carbon market, the policies and mechanisms of the greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction, etc. The practices of BP in GHG reduction are reviewed. Conclusions are made about the role of international cooperation and the investment into environmental technologies.

P/B/801. Globalisation, multinational corporations and monopoly

The dissertation investigates the features of multinational companies (MNC) focusing on the degree of monopoly they possess and discussing the case of MicrosoftÒs power of monopoly. A literature review covers the theories of MNC, economic integration under globalisation, internalisation, privatisation, types of monopolies, etc. A case study of Microsoft is based on the method of secondary data anlaysis including the analysis of the companyÒs development, financial data, competitors, etc. Conclusions are made about the effects of globalisation on market monopolisation.

P/E/467. Small Dissertation. Effects of rule changes in Formula One on teamsÒ behaviour

The dissertation examines the impacts of the rule changes in Formula One (F1) motor racing on the competing teamsÒ strategies reviewing the history, background and basic rules of F1. A review of literature is presented touching on the effects of changing the rules of games, the theoretical model of F1 tournament, etc. The data of 15 F1 seasons is analysed seeking to explain the behaviour of the teams in response to the changes in point rule.

P/E/464. Dissertation. Changes in competition environment within European airline market

The dissertation examines the impacts of deregulation and price liberalisation on the EU airline aviation market focusing on low cost airlines. The review of literature touches upon various models of competition, the changes in competition patterns within airline industry, strategies of low cost airlines in their competition with traditional carriers, etc. Pricing strategies of various airlines are reviewed including KLM, British Airways, etc. Conclusions are made about a highly competitive oligopolistic airline market.

P/E/465. Dissertation. Corruption in Turkey: roots, implications, remedies

The dissertation investigates the issues of corruption in Turkey identifying variables that are significant to the levels of corruption and suggesting an anti-corruption policy of reforms. Academic literature is reviewed identifying the phenomenon of corruption, its effect on the economy, the Óspeedy moneyÔ theory, Óincentive paymentsÔ theory, etc. The influence of red tape freedom, private investment, underdeveloped markets and other factors on the level of corruption is discussed. Analysis of secondary data is conducted to identify a cross sectional association between corruption and public sector wage, regulations and the level of transparency. Conclusions are made about the factors that determine corruption levels.

P/E/466. Dissertation. Renewable sources of energy from biomass and waste

The dissertation investigates the renewable sources of energy from biomass and waste including bio-gas and bio-fuels sources from landfills, short rotational crops and forestry, etc. Their environmental impacts and health effects are examined reviewing legislation on CO2 emissions, etc. Financial and engineering requirements for a bio-diesel production plan are outlined. Conclusions are made about the significance of energy sources from biomass and waste in substituting fossil fuels.

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