An Increasing Inter-Korean Economic Integration: The Case of the Gaeseong Industrial Park

The article analyzes the pre-revolutionary and the Soviet experience of the protectionist policies. Special attention is paid to the external economic policy during the times of NEP (New Economic Policy), socialist industrialization and the years of 1970-1980s. The results of the state monopoly on foreign trade and currency transactions in the Soviet Union are summarized; the economic integration in the frames of Comecon is assessed.

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Openness of the Russian economy as a source of economic growth

Voprosy Ekonomiki ◽

10.32609/0042-8736-2016-12-26-42 ◽

2016 ◽

pp. 26-42 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

P. Kadochnikov ◽

A. Knobel ◽

S. Sinelnikov-Murylev

Keyword(s):

Economic Growth ◽

Economic Integration ◽

Global Economy ◽

Regional Economic Integration ◽

Policy Recommendations ◽

Regional Economic ◽

Russian Economy

The paper considers measures on Russia’s integration into the global economy, aimed at the economic growth resumption. It analyzes conditions and mechanisms due to which the expanding trade and mutual investment with other countries contribute to economic growth in Russia. The paper provides policy recommendations for export support, regional economic integration agenda and the institutions reform.

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Rural Industrialization in Korea: Policy Program, Performance and Rural Entrepreneurship

Journal of Economics and Development ◽

10.33301/2013015.01.03 ◽

2013 ◽

pp. 49-73

Author(s):

Suh Chong-Hyuk ◽

Kim Hyong-Mo

Keyword(s):

Rural Development ◽

Farm Income ◽

Industrial Park ◽

Income Source ◽

Rural Industrialization ◽

Rural Entrepreneurship ◽

Industrial Parks ◽

Policy Program ◽

Industrialization Policy ◽

Stagnation Period

From the early seventies the Korean Government has adopted a rural industrialization policy as an important measure for promoting rural development. It has been perceived that through this measure the over-concentration of economic activity would be controlled and dispersed. Development of rural industrialization has passed through three different phases: i) the period of promoting rural cottage-type industries (1960-80); ii) the period of rural industrial park establishment; and iii) a stagnation period after the early 1990s. Throughout the overall period government policy changed from an individual project-oriented approach to a diversified and comprehensive policy program. The policy programs, such as the development of rural industrial parks, off-farm income source development and vocational training programs for farm youths, have helped in promoting rural industrialization. On the other hand, policy programs promoting rural out-migration and unbalanced regional development policy have impacted negatively on rural industrialization. Presently one of the serious policy issues facing rural industries is how to secure a young labor force and how to promote rural entrepreneurship. In addition, rural development efforts by local government and authorities are necessary in order to increase investment from urban-based entrepreneur firms. Keywords:Rural industrialization, farm household, off-farm income, rural development, rural industrial park, rural

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The Palestinian Refugee Camps In Jordan: Between National Identity and Socio-economic Integration

Holy Land Studies ◽

10.3366/hls.2004.0007 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 198-221 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ala Al-Hamarneh

Keyword(s):

United Nations ◽

Collective Memory ◽

Economic Integration ◽

Refugee Camps ◽

Spatial Integration ◽

Political Activities ◽

Cultural Traditions ◽

The Past ◽

Distinct Character ◽

Palestinian Refugee

At least 50 per cent of the population of Jordan is of Palestinian origin. Some 20 per cent of the registered refugees live in ten internationally organized camps, and another 20 per cent in four locally organized camps and numerous informal camps. The camps organized by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) play a major role in keeping Palestinian identity alive. That identity reflects the refugees' rich cultural traditions, political activities, as well as their collective memory, and the distinct character of each camp. Over the past two decades integration of the refugees within Jordanian society has increased. This paper analyses the transformation of the identity of the camp dwellers, as well as their spatial integration in Jordan, and other historical and contemporary factors contributing to this transformation.

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