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Econometric tests of the expectations theory of the term structure in New Zealand
(Lincoln University, 1998)
This paper attempts to account for the empirical failure of the expectations theory of the term structure when it is tested using a variety of methods based on single-equation and vector autoregressive (VAR) models. It is ...
Operation analysis of cane harvest and transport in Barbados
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1980)
The survival of the Barbados economy is largely dependent on the foreign exchange received from the export of sugar; therefore, it is important that the sugar industry operate in an efficient and productive manner. Economic ...
An analysis of the world sheepmeat market : implications for policy
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1982)
Notable structural changes have taken place in the world sheepmeat market over the 1960-80 period. Imports into the major consuming countries of the EEC are declining as a result of changing tastes, higher import barriers ...
Economic aspects of market segmentation without supply control
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1986)
In recent years, marketing agencies operating on behalf of New Zealand agricultural industries in export markets have placed increasing emphasis on market segmentation policies as a means of achieving producer objectives. ...
Industrial leadership : a historical analysis of merchant shipping
(Lincoln University, 2002)
This thesis set out to explore the forces that determine the rise and fall of industrial leadership. It attempted to do this by applying an industry life cycle model to the shipping industry. The industrial life cycle was ...
Maturity modelling of corporate responsibility: New Zealand case studies
(Lincoln University, 2005)
Corporations are increasingly being expected to be responsible to not only shareholders, but also to employees, society and for the environment. This expectation increases as business crises, such the Exxon Valdez oil spill ...
The impact of economic policies on the motor vehicle assembly industry of New Zealand: an effective protection analysis
(Lincoln University, 1995)
The New Zealand motor vehicle assembly and component industry has been insulated from overseas competition since 1907. Protection from completely built up overseas vehicles, in the form of import licensing and import tariffs ...
The potential impacts of EC reform, NAFTA and the GATT on Belize's sugar exports
(Lincoln University, 1998)
Sugar is the most important industry in Belize and contributes significantly to income, employment, output, exports, foreign exchange earnings and balance of payments. Over
90% of sugar produced in Belize is exported, ...
Pricing behaviour of selected commodities in the international market
(Lincoln University, 1990)
The objective of this thesis is to examine the pricing behaviour of selected commodities in the United States and New Zealand using the Law Of One Price as the basic model. The commodities studied are all farm inputs partly ...
The economic characteristics of the Asian crisis and the IMF economic stimulus recovery program
(Lincoln University. Commerce Division., 1999-05)
Two years ago Asia’s tiger economies were celebrating the Asian miracle, operating in an environment of relatively low inflation with a stable but cautious monetary policy. However, the rising wave of growth has suddenly ...