scholarly journals Risks of innovation project implementation transport and logistic s system on maglev transportation technology

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 154-164
Author(s):  
Yana V Sokolova
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Driving Force ◽  
External Environment ◽  
Cost Calculation ◽  
Information Flows ◽  
Logistics System ◽  
Economic Growth And Development ◽  
New Knowledge ◽  
Innovative Model ◽  
Innovation Project

Currently, innovation is a central factor in the growth of production and productivity, the level of which in turn determines the competitiveness of a specific manufacturer, or industry of the country as a whole in the struggle for economic leadership. With the advancement in technology and the permanent intensification of information flows as the central driving force of economic growth and development of innovations are considered knowledge. Innovative model of economic growth requires a capacity not only to produce new knowledge, but also to implement them effectively in production, created using technologies and types of equipment. Developed by scientists of the Petersburg State Transport University of Emperor Alexander I (PSTU) maglev transportation technology combine the advantages of conventional techniques can be successfully implemented in the implementation of the project to create an innovative transport and logistics system (TLS), intended for cargo container traffic. The project requires a detailed cost calculation, assessing the competitiveness of transport and logistics system, as well as financial planning in order to reduce the risk of cash shortages and unforeseen expenses. It is necessary to consider the internal and external risks affecting the project at all stages of its implementation and promotion. Identify risks and their causes will determine the degree of sustainability of the project to changes in internal and external environment under the influence of adverse factors (inflation, competition, lack of funding and qualified staff, etc.).

scholarly journals SMEs and product mix decisions: fact or fiction

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 608-616
Author(s):  
Michael C. Cant ◽  
Safura Mohamed Kallier ◽  
Johannes A. Wiid
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Driving Force ◽  
Job Creation ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
Product Mix ◽  
Economic Growth And Development ◽  
The World ◽  
The Right

Research over the years has shown that in order for any business to survive, the correct product mix must be offered to the market. If the product does not satisfy the needs of the market, its reason for existence can be questioned. This principle applies to all businesses – big or small. The question arises if SMEs adhere to this fact and, if so, how they go about doing this. SMEs over the world make huge contributions to economic growth and job creation and are seen to be a driving force for economic growth and development in any economy. In the highly competitive environment that SMEs operate in, selecting the right merchandise for the right customer is important and, in most instances, its ability to survive or perish. This study aimed to determine if SMEs in South Africa make decisions regarding the product mix and, if so, if they conform to different profiles regarding the decisions that they make. A questionnaire was used to collect the data and was sent to SMEs around South Africa operating in different industries. The results indicated that SMEs in South Africa consider product characteristics, consumer behavior and strategic aspects when making product mix decisions. Keywords: merchandising, product, SMEs, product mix, business, South Africa. JEL Classification: M00, M300, M310

Economic Growth: New Problems and New Risks

2006 ◽  
pp. 20-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Ershov
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Foreign Exchange ◽  
Driving Force ◽  
Structural Changes ◽  
Rate Of Growth

The economic growth, which is underway in Russia, raises new questions to be addressed. How to improve the quality of growth, increasing the role of new competitive sectors and transforming them into the driving force of growth? How can progressive structural changes be implemented without hampering the rate of growth in general? What are the main external and internal risks, which may undermine positive trends of development? The author looks upon financial, monetary and foreign exchange aspects of the problem and comes up with some suggestions on how to make growth more competitive and sustainable.

scholarly journals Community Development and Local Social Capital

2010 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 143-159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey L. Jordan ◽  
Bulent Anil ◽  
Abdul Munasib
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Social Capital ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Human Development Index ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Local Economic Development ◽  
The State ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Economic Growth And Development ◽  
Geographical Clusters

While a substantial amount of research has been devoted to showing what social capital does, research explaining social capital itself lags behind. The literature has a long tradition of examining the effect of social capital on local economic growth and development. In this paper we examine whether local economic development can explain the variation in social capital across various geographical clusters in the state of Georgia. We begin by devising a measurement tool, a Human Development Index (HDI), to measure community development. Our social capital measure includes associational memberships, voluntary activities, and philanthropy obtained from the Georgia Social Capital Survey. The findings show that even after accounting for various demographic and economic characteristics, the HDI explains the variation in a number of social capital levels (especially those measured by associational involvement) across various geographical clusters in the state of Georgia.

Direct Foreign Investment and Economic Development in Latin America: Perspectives for the Future

1989 ◽  
Vol 21 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 221-239 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Paus
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Foreign Investment ◽  
Debt Crisis ◽  
Direct Foreign Investment ◽  
Bank Lending ◽  
Economic Growth And Development ◽  
International Bank ◽  
The Future ◽  
Latin American Countries

Since 1982, most Latin American countries have witnessed slow economic growth and a persistent net transfer of funds to the rest of the world as a result of sharply reduced inflows of private international bank lending and large debt payment obligations. Against this background direct foreign investment (DFI) has received increasing attention as one important element in overcoming the present stagnation-cum-debt crisis as well as in contributing to renewed economic growth. This article explores the possible contributions of DFI to the future economic growth and development of the region.1

Inducing Technological Change for Economic Growth and Development.

Economica ◽  
1974 ◽  
Vol 41 (162) ◽  
pp. 232
Author(s):  
V. N. Balasubramanyam ◽  
Robert A. Solo ◽  
Everett M. Rogers
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Technological Change ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Economic Growth And Development
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