Browsing by Supervisor "Poot, Jacques"
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Innovation and Growth: Theoretical Models and Analytical Simulations of Spatial, Clustering and Competition Effects
(University of Waikato, 2014)This thesis expands upon endogenous growth theory to incorporate a more detailed understanding of innovation. The similarities in modelling techniques between endogenous growth theory and the New Economic Geography (NEG) ... -
International Engagement and Performance of New Zealand Firms
(University of Waikato, 2011)This thesis examines the determinants and consequences of international engagement by New Zealand firms, with a particular focus on the relationship between international activities and firm performance. The thesis is ... -
Regional Socio-Economic Transformation in Brazil
(University of Waikato, 2012)The regional income disparities in Brazil are well-known. Since the 1930s, such income disparities have declined only slightly. This thesis combines traditional economic theory with insights from regional science and ... -
Selected Econometric Models of Social Capital Formation in New Zealand
(University of Waikato, 2013)This thesis examines the factors contributing to the formation of social capital in New Zealand from three distinct angles. Each of these angles concerns a form of geographically referenced investment, either by individuals ... -
A Spatial Econometric Analysis of Selected Local Labour Market Outcomes in New Zealand
(University of Waikato, 2011)This thesis analyses several aspects of local labour market performance in New Zealand. Each of these aspects represents a different feature of the local labour market that together aim to provide a comprehensive understanding ... -
The two-way relationship between international migration and institutional quality in the migration and development nexus
(The University of Waikato, 2018)The two-way relationship between international migration and institutional quality is at the core of migration and development interconnections. Migration decisions are shaped by various types of institutions, and subsequently ...
