Browsing Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences by Subject "economic development"
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A comparative assessment of the economic benefits from shale gas extraction in the Karoo, South Africa
(UNISA, 2014)It has been said that the development of a shale gas industry could be a 'game changer' for South Africa. Proponents of shale gas tend to emphasise the benefits, whilst opponents emphasise the environmental costs. This ... -
The effects of Belgian outward direct investment in European high-wage and low-wage countries on employment in Belgium
(Emerald Group Publishing, 2011)Purpose : The paper aims at providing evidence on the impact on employment of outward foreign direct investment, particularly from developed countries into low-wage countries, which is a major concern in many developed ... -
Government sponsored competitive intelligence for regional and sectoral economic development: Canadian experiences
(Halmstad Universit, 2016)Can competitive intelligence (CI) be used to assist in regional and sectoral economic development? This article looks at intelligence initiatives (largely around training) sponsored by various government departments and ... -
The formulation of a composite regional development Index
(The Social Sciences Research Society, 2016)The measurement of a region's progress with regards to achieving its developmental potential, plays a crucial role in improving the prosperity and quality of life of local communities. This process has however proven ...