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(2006, 1000 words)
The paper examines the relationship between economic growth and social well-being reviewing theories of growth and discussing the measurements of economic growth, i.e. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Real National Income (RNI). The effects of changes in economic welfare are analysed.
(2006, 2500 words)
The paper reviews theoretical approaches to convergence critically discussing the neo-classical and the Keynesian models of growth, describing the ways of measuring an economy output, the issues of regional convergence, the convergence of GDP, etc.
(2006, 1500 words)
The paper examines the development of growth models reviewing the theory of economic growth and analysing the improvements to the Solow model (1992) and the model introduced by Thomas Malthus in 1798.
(2006, 1500 words)
The paper examines exchange rate regimes describing the difference between flexible/floating and fixed regimes and arguing whether countries’ macroeconomic performance is influenced by their exchange rate regimes. Opinions of leading economists about the relationship between an exchange rate regime and economic growth are reviewed.
(2006, 2500 words)
The paper examines the models behind the economic progress of developing countries explaining the nature of economic growth and focusing on the Harrod-Domar (HD) growth model. The value of HD model for the economic planning in developing countries is discussed critically comparing it to other growth models and highlighting its strengths and weaknesses.
(2006, 1000 words)
The paper reviews theoretical approaches to the non-economic factors of growth including cultural, social, human capital, institutional and political factors. Conclusions are made about the importance of considering non-economic factors in managing regional economic development.
(2005, 2000 words)
The paper examines the macroeconomic and microeconomic factors behind the trends in the European performance discussing the differences between the European and the American growth patterns over the post-war decades. Europe’s main weaknesses in the areas of the venture capital, the labour market, land property policies, etc. are identified.
(2006, 3000 words)
The essay looks at the way Keynes explained economic theorizing in the economic system. The essay then analyses Cantillon’s “The Nature of Trade in General” essay (Chapte1 I) and relates it to Keynes’ theory. The chapter is summarised and explained in detail
(2006, 2000 words)
This paper looks at how the changes in terms of trade affect economic growth, when the Beckerman Model is compared with the Prebish- Singer hypothesis. Both models look at economic growth driven by international trade, more specifically driven by exports. The main argument for the purpose of this essay is that the assumptions on both models explain why terms of trade deterioration occur differently and thus affecting economic growth.
(2006, 1500 words)
The paper examines the effects of the Internet on the economic growth of developing countries discussing the implications of the global market access for trade industry, the availability of weather forecasts for agriculture, the rise of new business models, etc.
(2004, 2000 words)
The paper critically reviews the Kuznets hypothesis which claims that poverty is a necessary prerequisite for a countrys economic growth. Counterarguments to the hypothesis are presented on the basis of a literature review and statistic analysis of 138 countries over 6 time periods.
(2006, 1000 words)
The paper explores the reasons behind the economic growth of the so-called East-Asian Tigers reviewing the theories of various economists on the main source of their rapid growth rates, among them A. Young, Paldam, M. Sarel, M. Hobday, etc.
(2006, 2000 words)
The paper addresses the issues of rapid world population growth seeking to understand if this is beneficial for the economy of developing countries. Negative and positive effects of population growth are outlined.
(2006, 2000 words)
The paper seeks to understand whether economic growth reduces poverty reviewing theoretical debates around the correlation between growth, equality/inequality, income distribution, and poverty reduction.
(2005, 2000 words)
This paper examines short- and long-run effects of an increase in the national saving rate on economic growth. A special focus is given to discussion of the factors that determine saving rate in the economy, followed by exhaustive and careful descriptive analysis of the relation between savings rate and investments. The final part of the research discusses relation between investments and growths rate of the economy. The research answers following questions: What are the factors that influence the amount of saving individuals undertake? What is the empirical evidence on relation between savings and investments? What is the link between investment and economic growth?
(2005, 2600 words)
This paper gives a critical analysis of the theory of convergence in economics and nations growth and comparative analysis. Presents the discussion of neoclassical theory, and theories developed by Hume and Tucker.
(2005, 2500 words)
The paper reviews the theories of economic development focusing on international flows of finance. Literature on development economics is reviewed including the theory of ‘two gaps constraint, international assistance, international financial institutions and disputes in the international finance business. The benefits of foreign investments instead of borrowing are argued.
(2005, 4500 words)
The paper addresses the problem of sustainable development of resources and environmental systems providing description and critique of sustainability indicators based on the economic performance, namely Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Gross National Product (GNP). A new paradigm of social and environmental indicators is discussed suggesting alternative measurements of growth and development.
(2005, 3500 words)
The paper investigates the relevance of land reforms in the economic growth of the country. Modern theories of development economics are reviewed touching upon the issues of agrarian development, rural credit markets, rural / urban migration, etc. The problems of microfinance institutions (MFI) in agricultural sector are addressed.
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