infonet-economy

In che modo le piccole imprese possono crescere e quali sono gli aspetti di cui tenere conto per far sì che, sviluppandosi, l’azienda resti sana?

We introduce a unified modeling and solution framework for various classes of rich vehicle and inventory routing problems as well as other probability-based routing problems with a time-horizon dimension. Demand is assumed to be stochastic and non-stationary, and is forecast using any forecasting model that provides expected demands over the planning horizon, with error terms from...

Foreign direct investment (FDI) plays a crucial role in enabling developing economies to embark on a path of inclusive growth. This applies in particular if local subsidiaries of multinational enterprises (MNEs) are committed to ‘principled embeddedness’ meaning that they are prepared to integrate parts of the local economy into global value chains by enabling them to comply with the...

The study examines the banana production operations of Chiquita in the remote region of Changuinola in Panama and contrasts it with experiences from Guatemala and Costa Rica. Of particular interest are the local context and the socio-economic framework conditions in which the company is operating. They are essential to assessing the embeddedness of the company in the region. Moreover...

A variety of studies assess the impact of multinational enterprises (MNE) in developing countries. They mainly focus on the negative externalities of these companies. Therefore, this study focuses on the positive effects emanating from the presence of MNEs in developing countries. It is hypothesised that positive externalities resulting from MNEs have their source in the local...

Die Regulierung der Mietpreise ist schädlich – für die Vermieter, die sozial Schwachen, den Baubestand und den Arbeitsmarkt. Ein Kommentar von Joachim Voth.

Kaum etwas hat sich in den letzten Jahrzenten so verändert wie die Geschlechterverhältnisse. Frauen haben im Bildungsbereich aufgeholt – sie stellen einen Anteil von über 50% bei Matura, Studium und auch den Hochschulabschlüssen. Frauen verfügen über die gleichen politischen Rechte und es wird als normal angesehen, dass Mütter erwerbstätig sind. Die Gleichstellung der Geschlechter...

The introduction of new products is often seen as an attractive strategy that improves firm performance. However, because novelty can endanger local traditions and decrease attachment to existing stakeholders, launching new products can result in an arduous enterprise, in particular, in industries that value tradition. This paper elaborates on the resources and strategies upon which...