Information on "Business"
April 2013
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8 Apr 2013
The Intra-Corporate Transferees Directive
Author: Alex Lazarowicz
Publisher: European Policy Centre (EPC)
This paper discusses the EU Commission's directive on conditions for entry and residence of third-country nationals coming into the EU on an intra-corporate transfer. More on «The Intra-Corporate Transferees Directive » -
4 Apr 2013
Foreign Investment and National Security
Author: James K Jackson
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report assesses recent international developments as the leaders from a number of nations work to reach a consensus on an informal set of best practices regarding national restrictions on foreign investment for national security purposes. More on «Foreign Investment and National Security»
February 2013
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Feb 2013
The Shale Gas Boom
Author: Antto Vihma
Publisher: Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA)
The recent success story of commercializing large-scale shale gas production in the US can be considered among the most significant events in global energy and climate politics in decades. More on «The Shale Gas Boom» -
Feb 2013
The Human Capital Dimensions of Sustainable Investment
Author: Thomas Kochan, Eileen Appelbaum, Carrie Leana, Jody Hoffer Gittell
Publisher: Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR)
This paper identifies a number of questions that need to be answered if the growing interest in building investment portfolios of firms that follow socially and environmentally sustainable practices is to be successful. More on «The Human Capital Dimensions of Sustainable Investment»
January 2013
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10 Jan 2013
Virtual Suggestions: Google and North Korea
Author: Peter Hayes, Roger Cavazos
Publisher: Pacific Forum CSIS
The commentary discusses Google's visits to North Korea. More on «Virtual Suggestions: Google and North Korea» -
Jan 2013
Uncertain Frontiers: Mapping New Corporate Engagement in Water Security
Author: Nathaniel Mason
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
This paper surveys a broad range of activities at the frontiers of private sector engagement on water predominantly driven by multinational corporations concentrated in the food and beverage sector. More on «Uncertain Frontiers: Mapping New Corporate Engagement in Water Security» -
2013
Favouring a Demonised Plant
Author: Gessesse Dessie
Publisher: Nordic Africa Institute (NAI)
The publication investigates khat, an evergreen tree cultivated in parts of Ethiopia for of its fresh leaves, which are chewed for their euphoric properties. More on «Favouring a Demonised Plant» -
2013
Economic Development, Trade and Investment in the Eastern and Southern Mediterranean Region
Author: Marek Dabrowski, Luc De Wulf
Publisher: Center for Social and Economic Research (CASE)
This report seeks to provide an overview of economic challenges and prospective scenarios faced by a group of 11 countries located in the Eastern and Southern Mediterranean region. More on «Economic Development, Trade and Investment in the Eastern and Southern Mediterranean Region» -
Jan 2013
Suppliers of Multinationals and the Forced Linkage Effect: Evidence from Firm Level Data
Author: Olivier N Godart, Holger Görg
Publisher: Kiel Institute for the World Economy
Using information on more than 1000 firms in a number of emerging countries, the authors find quantitative evidence that suppliers of multinationals that are pressured by their customers to reduce production costs or develop new products have higher ... More on «Suppliers of Multinationals and the Forced Linkage Effect: Evidence from Firm Level Data» -
Jan 2013
Enabling Productive Entrepreneurship in Developing Countries
Author: Noor Iqbal
Publisher: LSE Department of International Development (ID)
This paper reviews three strains of recent empirical research on entrepreneurship in developing countries. More on «Enabling Productive Entrepreneurship in Developing Countries»
