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The paper explores the meaning of democracy and economic development. Specifically, the paper argues that democracy is not a prerequisite for economic development. In support of this contention, the current study examines the underdeveloped democratic nation of Sierra Leone. As a matter of further support for the current thesis, the non-democratic nation of China is discussed in detail.

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"The following discussion examines the question of whether democracy is a prerequisite for economic development. Discussion begins with an explication concerning the meaning of democracy and economic development. Specifically, the current study argues that democracy is not a prerequisite for economic development. In support of this contention, the current study examines the underdeveloped democratic nation of Sierra Leone. As a matter of further support for the current thesis, the non-democratic nation of China is discussed in detail."

Tags:china economy, sierra leone, economic development

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This paper proposes a research study on the link between economic development, information and communication technology (ICT) and poverty reduction, specifically in the country of Ethiopia. The paper provides a literature review and summarizes the findings. The paper discusses the results that show how ICT development and implementation has the potential to transform the economics of a country, specifically one such as Ethiopia. The paper notes that there are barriers to implementation but it has been shown that they could be overcome.

Outline:
Objective
Introduction
Research Questions
Review of the Literature
Summary of the Literature Reviewed
Methodology

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"The work of Ziadi and Kuofie (2006) entitled: "Impact of ICT on Organization in Tunsia" states the fact that in the face of changes that are economic and technological in nature companies become "more conscious of the importance of their structure, technologies and intellectual capital." These authors cite Zack (1999) in the statement of "This capital is considered as a not easily imitable competing weapon." Nonaka (1991) is cited in the statement of: "This is why the competitiveness of these companies is dependent on acquisition, creation, the localization and the renewal of the organizational knowledge." (Ziadi and Kuofie, 2006)."

Tags:Ethiopia, economics, telecommunications, digital

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Analysis of the 1978 Egyptian-Israeli Peace Agreement on Egypt's economic development. History of Egypt's social, political and economic struggles under different leaders in the 19th and 20th Centuries. Government control of the economy. The Camp David Peace Accord and economic progress in Egypt since its signing. High military spending. 11 Tables.

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"The Effects of the Egyptian-Israeli Peace Agreement on the Economic Development of Egypt


Introduction:
Egypt has had a long, troubled road to economic development. From the first attempts at industrialization in the early 1800 s to the country s present-day struggle, Egypt has faced social and political hurdles as well as troubles in the world economy throughout its attempt to become an industrialized nation. This paper will examine that struggle with special emphasis on the impact of the Camp David Peace Accord on economic development in Egypt.


The economic history of Egypt, beginning in the mid-1800 s, will first be explored in order to put post-Camp David..."

Abstract
The paper asserts that Mexico is extremely useful in terms of a country for examination relative to ascertaining the influence of economic developmental policies of international bodies because it has been subject to international forces within the global economy through both its World Trade International body (WTO) membership as well as its membership in NAFTA (North American Free Trade Association). The paper also explains that its geographical proximity to the US and its developing economic status ensures that it is subject to various international organizational influences by degree depending on the particular international body in question. However, the paper believes that the international body with the greatest influence on Mexico relative to its economic and structural economic development is the WTO because the WTO's apparatus, while subtle in many respects, has done more to shape the global economy than perhaps any other transnational body and this degree of influence is clearly represented in the Mexican economic development over the past several decades.

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"Mexico is extremely useful in terms of a country for examination relative to ascertaining the influence of economic developmental policies of international bodies because it has been subject to international forces within the global economy through both its World Trade International body (WTO) membership as well as its membership in NAFTA (North American Free Trade Association). Furthermore, its geographical proximity to the US and its developing economic status ensures that it is subject to various..."

Tags:economic, development, mexico

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This document discusses an empirical economic impact model based on market research at the community and municipality level. The supposition is that communities and municipalities require effective economic impact models in order to adequately build and estimate budgets as well as to plan for future development needs. The model proposed here is a community based cooperative action program that emphasizes a three component economic analysis model.

Tags:community, economic, development

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This paper discusses economic development in Latin America in terms of the United Nations human develoment index (HDI) and the SALA HEC indices. The paper discusses alternatives to the HDI and contends that HDI is a limited measure.

From the Paper
"Measuring the level of economic development achieved by any given country is a complex and challenging task. Numerous efforts to create a viable framework for such measurements have been undertaken over time, resulting in a proliferation of indices that attempt to capture both economic and societal variables that accurately depict the level of human as well as economic development achieved by a given county at a specific point in time. The best-known and most often referenced Index..."

Tags:Latin America, economic development, human development index, SALA index, HDI

Abstract
A critique of two articles focusing on Hong Kong's economic development in the post World War II era. The focus of both articles in on the industrialization of Hong Kong.

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"This paper will analyze two scholarly articles "Strategies for Rapid Economic Development: The Case of Hong Kong" by Leonard Cheng and "Hong Kong and its Strategic Values for China and Britain" by Cheuk-Wah Chan. Both articles explore the post World War II industrialization of Hong Kong albeit from different perspectives and over different timelines. The two articles are a study in contrasts, however, and not merely in their substantive content but also in their very structure and the quality of their writing. Cheng's article fails to present..."

Tags:Hong Kong, economy, development, post world war II, industrialization

Abstract
The paper argues that culture influences economic development and that certain cultures are more likely to be associated with development than others. The paper explains the role of competition and discusses globalization.

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"Cultural and Economic Development Within the Modern World System. The territorial framework of political states has created and maintained a competitive economic system within which each state tries to insulate itself as much as possible from the rigors of the world market, while attempting simultaneously to turn the market to its own advantage."

Tags:culture, economic developemnt, capitalism

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In this article, the writer discusses that the global economic structure, otherwise referred to as globalism or globalization, has seen an increased attention being paid to poverty levels in emerging and developing markets. Understanding poverty and how to alleviate is a critical component of joining the rank of first world nations. The writer discusses that while the list of countries that have encouraged foreign investment and trade is growing, the fact remains that few have experienced the type of economic success that China and India have experienced.

Tags:china, economic, policy

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The paper examines how political, economic, social and cultural conditions prevailing in a country influence the economic development and the level of corruption. The paper discusses the direct relationship between economic development, corruption and political transition in Mexico, Taiwan, Russia and the People's Republic of China. The paper concludes that there are no easy solutions available for developing countries making the transition from authoritarianism to free-market democracy and struggling to establish viable, stable economies.

From the Paper
"Economic development is often correlated to the degree of corruption, especially in countries struggling to transition from authoritarian rule to free-market democracy. For example, in Mexico and Taiwan, it is evident that correlations exist between economic development and corruption, for the sectors of their economies which are performing the best are the ones most riddled with corrupt relationships between government officials and businessmen in the form of paying bribes or providing kickbacks."

Tags:authoritarianism, democracy, government, bureaucracy, Mexico, Taiwan, Russia, People's, Republic, of, China