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Human capital and productivity.
(Universitat Jaume I, 2016-07-14)
This project analyses how different economic theories represent the relationship between human capital and productivity. While the underlying ideas of each theoretical approach are being exposed, at the same time the ...
Has the influence of oil price on the economy changed after the crisis? Give an empirical evidence on five European countries
(Universitat Jaume I, 2019-07-16)
In this paper we will study the influence of oil prices on the economies of five countries
both before and after the 2008 crisis. For this purpose, we will propose two asymmetric
models using VAR models, which will allow ...
The Spanish automotive industry as a factor of the economic growth
(Universitat Jaume I, 2016-11-25)
The automotive industry has become central for the sustainable economic growth of
our country. The objective of this study is to investigate why Spain is an appealing
country for foreign investors and to describe the ...
Prediction markets and the Spanish election project
(Universitat Jaume I, 2016-11-25)
The aim of this paper can be divided into two principle categories. Firstly, prediction
markets will be explained in terms of their potential use in society and their market
mechanisms. A brief introduction based on ...
Manufacturing in Spain: aftermath of the global financial crisis
(Universitat Jaume I, 2016-07-13)
This study looked at different views on the role of manufacturing during and after the
Global Financial Crisis, as well as on the consequences for the economy.
Technological change and the increase in productivity are ...
Social capital and corruption.
(Universitat Jaume I, 2016-07-13)
This final degree project focuses on the relationship between social capital and corruption.
Although the vast majority of the studies carried out about social capital pay special attention on its
economic benefits, is ...
Innovation and R&D in Spanish firms
(Universitat Jaume I, 2016-07-12)
This study investigates the determinants of the Spanish firm in their innovation, looking for the effects of the different types of innovation that are produced by the firms. The analysis is based on a sample of more than ...
A model to forecast WTI oil prices
(Universitat Jaume I, 2016-07-12)
This paper aims at forecasting the evolution of the oil prices in the short and medium term. In order to accomplish that, we rely on historical data as well as possible variables that may have influence on the price. With ...
Foreign Trade and the Environment
(Universitat Jaume I, 2016-11-25)
In modern times, environmental degradation has become one of the main problems our society faces. It has been worsened by the opening of the markets and the liberalization of international trade.
In this sense, international ...
Labour market. Factors that explain the wages earned
(Universitat Jaume I, 2016-11-25)
This essay compare and prove how the different variables as years of education, work experience, and gender can affect the wages level taking as a basis the concept of human capital. There are different analysis and ...