Search for dissertations about: "Dutch disease"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 swedish dissertations containing the words Dutch disease.

  2. 1. Aid and Economic Performance - The Case of Tanzania

    Author : Hans Falck; Nationalekonomiska institutionen; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Economics of development; real exchange rate; resource allocation; Dutch Disease; foreign aid; forms of aid; Utvecklingsekonomi;

    Abstract : The objective of this study is to contribute to the knowledge about the effects of foreign aid in Tanzania during the period 1964-93. However, such a study is also relevant from a more general perspective since the results can hopefully be relevant for other aid-recipient countries. READ MORE

  4. 2. Essays on the Political Economy of Land Use Change

    Author : Johanna Jussila Hammes; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; land tax; technological change; land use; deforestation; agricultural trade liberalization; Doha round; Dutch disease; perceived comparative advantage; EU-15; panel data;

    Abstract : This thesis consists of three articles. The two first ones construct theoretical models for land use change between agriculture and forestry in the presence of lobbies representing both sectors. The third article tests empirically the hypothesis forwarded in the first essay. READ MORE

  5. 3. Essays on African Growth, Productivity, and Trade

    Author : Ludvig Söderling; Nationalekonomiska institutionen; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; ekonomiska system; ekonomisk teori; ekonometri; Nationalekonomi; Africa; economic policy; economic systems; economic theory; econometrics; Economics; trade; gravity model; general equilibrium model; oil; diversification; Dutch disease; productivity; ekonomisk politik; International commerce; Internationell ekonomi; Economics of development; Utvecklingsekonomi; growth;

    Abstract : The thesis comprises an introductory chapter and four research papers. The introductory chapter provides a brief overview of recent economic growth performance in Africa, places the individual papers into a coherent context, summarizes the main findings, and discusses their relevance for economic policy. READ MORE

  6. 4. Endophytic fungi in elms : implications for the integrated management of Dutch elm disease

    Author : Kathrin Blumenstein; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Integrated pest management calls for new biocontrol solutions in management of forest diseases. Endophytic fungi that are commonly found in tree tissue may have potential in biocontrol. READ MORE

  7. 5. Integrative Medicine in the Dutch healthcare system : prerequisites and tools for implementation

    Author : Marja van Vliet; Miek C. Jong; Mats Jong; Ingegerd Hildingsson; Walter Osika; Mittuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Integrative Medicine; Complementary Medicine; self-management; health; salutogenesis; perceived stress; empathy; self-reflection; nursing education; medical education;

    Abstract : Integrative Medicine (IM) is a care approach that focuses on the overall well-being and healing process of patients rather than solely on their disease. IM educates and empowers people to be active players in their own care, emphasizes the therapeutic relationship, and makes use of all appropriate evidence-based approaches. READ MORE