Public-Private Partnerships Introduction Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are contractual means that are aimed at delivering assets and services to the public. Arrangements, where a private contractor supplies the public with infrastructure assets and services meant to be provided by the government, represent a simple form of a PPP contract. In most cases, PPP contracts emphasize on[…]
Introduction Sustainable development is progress that is aimed at meeting the needs of the present without compromising the position of the future generations to achieve their needs. There are three major pillars of sustainable development, including the environment, economy, and social obligations that are shared communally. There is a need to examine the concept of[…]
Brief Introduction According to the research, there is extravagation of produced food not only locally but also internationally. Basing qualitative analyses review, the impact of producing wasted food is likely to be substantial in the most countries depending the producing power of the country. In most cases, compressive management of food wastage involves strategies that[…]
Of the four billion species estimated to have evolved over the past 3.5 billion years, 99% of them are gone. (Barnosky et. al, 51). Extinction, therefore, is not at all uncommon. Natural selection drives some creatures to thrive and others to die off, but this is almost always balanced by the evolution of new species[…]
Introduction Infections to the respiratory tract and common cold are among illnesses caused by the large family of viruses called the Coronavirus (CoV). Death, dire respiratory issues and pneumonia are elicited when the infections are of a severe nature (Ludovic et al., 2020). There was some ignorance and overlooking directed at these viruses before the[…]
Studies have shown that COVID-19 has continued affecting different people in different ways. Individuals who get infected experience mild to moderate sickness and recovery, even without being hospitalized. The disease was first reported in 2019 being a contagious respiratory infection caused by a coronavirus. After a close study of the virus, scientists conclude that it[…]
An economic system is composed of different but interrelated aspects that create an economic structure (Hayek, McWilliams & Churchill). Every society has an economic system; however, some communities have a similar system. The economic system is essential in a society because it addresses the needs and scarcity. A complex system of economy entails all means[…]
Table of Content 1. Introduction 3 1.1. Problem Statement 3 1.2. Research Questions and Objective 3 2. Overview of the cash ban 4 2.1. Cash ban in Germany 4 2.2. How the future looks for cash payments 5 3. Economic effects 5 3.1. Positive economic effects 5 3.2. Negative economic effects 6 4. Summary 7 5.[…]
For over one hundred years, countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) relied heavily on oil and gas (Aker and Aghaei, 2019, p.2871). Countries like the United Arab Emirates and Qatar grew rapidly because of oil, and they provided millions with jobs. Nevertheless, the 21st century has brought with it new challenges, and[…]
Introduction Since 2010, China has been one of the world’s largest economies, actually the second largest in terms of normal GDP, which is expected to equal around $15.55 trillion by 2020, and China has been the largest in terms of purchasing power parity since 2014, according to the World Bank. Nearly four centuries ago, China[…]
From the census database, the age demographic for Washington DC indicates that those under the age of 19 make up 20.6% of the population. Those in their youthful years, that is, 20-34, make up 30.7% of the population, 35-49 make up 20.1%, while those above the age of 50 make up 28.6% of the population.[…]
Table of Contents Argentina: Country Overview 2 Financial Services System 3 Central Bank and Its Roles 4 Capital Markets 5 Banco De La Nacion Financial Information 6 Discussion 7 References 7 Appendix 1: Statement of Financial Position 9 Appendix 2: Statement of Comprehensive Income 11 Argentina: Country Overview Generally, Argentina is a country of flat[…]
South Africa is the latest developing world economy to be categorized as ‘newly-industrialized,’ having achieved the status in 2010. Brazil, China, India, and Russia joined the list earlier, in 2006. Newly-industrialized countries experience a much faster rate of growth over short periods than other developing economies because of the sustained growth of their export sectors[…]
In November 2017, the technology giant Amazon announced that a yearlong search for the location of its second headquarters was over, and that Long Island, New York would be the location of Amazon’s ‘HQ2’. This decision ignited a storm of protest, especially by homelessness advocates, amid concerns over gentrification, worker exploitation and the influence of[…]
INTRODUCTION This essay aims to explore the theme of rent controls as witnessed in some European cities after World War II. It attempts to examine the real life situations of rent controls in these and other locations, both then and since, using economic theory to explain such circumstances. It will initially attempt to define rent[…]
‘The global power and influence of the United States is in decline and will be matched by other rising powers.’ Discuss. This question will be discussed from two points of view: the first is represented by the declinists who argue that the position of the US as a global hegemon is now in jeopardy and[…]
Introduction Long ago, in the era of Pangea, there was one single land mass and each point was reachable without having to cross oceans. There were no geographic boundaries. Then the world became increasingly separated. Until the great conquests of America and distant continents, the world consisted of separate entities. Over time, our world has[…]
Under what conditions are states likely to engage in trade? Critically asses the theory of comparative advantage, its assumptions, the role of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and rival explanations for state behaviour in questions of trade. International trade must first be defined in order to explore the conditions under which it will occur. For[…]
In order to study events in global politics, it is essential to develop an analytical framework; this will create a structure for the study and help to identify trends and information that might not otherwise be clear. Feminism and constructivism are often referred to as forms of critical theory and they both attempt, in their[…]
Different countries have different approaches to economic development; some focus on economic development through industrialisation while others focus on high-value agricultural production. Several factors determine which model a country should focus on in order to foster economic growth. However, to achieve growth in both urban and rural areas, it is necessary that growth-promoting strategies be[…]
1) Introduction For many years the relationship between economic growth and inflation has been one of the most widely researched topics in macroeconomics. In economics, inflation is defined as the increase in the level of prices and economic growth and is usually defined as the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). It measures the market values of[…]
Introduction Several factors, it has been claimed, have aggravated the current volatility in the markets. These factors include the discounted price of money, which led to an excessive flow of money in the market, the failure to correctly price assets that were traded and correctly assess the ability of borrowers (or mortgage owners) to pay[…]
The ultimate constraint on growth in an open developing country is the balance of payments because it sets the limit to the growth of demand to which supply can adapt – a discussion paper. ABSTRACT This paper draws on Thirlwall’s Law which asserts that if long term balance of payments equilibrium on current accounts is[…]
ABSTRACT Knowledge-Based Industries (KBIs) play a dominant role in the economic development of both developed and developing countries. In particular, they have been significant in generating economic growth, diversifying the industrial sector and improving industrial competitiveness. Therefore, many countries attempt to foster KBIs via the attraction of knowledge-based foreign direct investment (FDI). KBIs are considered[…]