Hybrid journal (It can contain Open Access articles) ISSN (Print) 2049-0887 - ISSN (Online) 2049-0895 Published by Inderscience Publishers[443 journals]
Authors:Ebel Berghuis, Frank A.G. Den Butter Pages: 1 - 26 Abstract: Transaction costs play a major role in international trade and the internationalisation of production with fragmented supply chains. This paper relates the theory of transaction costs economics (TCE) and of international supply chain management to practical experiences of entrepreneurs. A survey among companies in the manufacturing industry and services sector in the Netherlands provides insight into the relative importance of various types of transaction costs when organising production internationally. The survey also provides information about which forms of government interventions in order to reduce transaction costs are to be considered useful and appropriate by the respondents. These answers are confronted with arguments from the theory of public sector economics and of economic diplomacy to reduce transaction costs, for instance by internalising externalities, by promoting knowledge spill-overs and by providing infrastructure with the character of a public good. Keywords: non-tariff barriers; outsourcing; managing transaction costs; survey analysis; commercial policy; economic diplomacy; country branding; global value chains; Netherlands Citation: International Journal of Diplomacy and Economy, Vol. 5, No. 1 (2019) pp. 1 - 26 PubDate: 2019-04-16T23:20:50-05:00 DOI: 10.1504/IJDIPE.2019.099138 Issue No:Vol. 5, No. 1 (2019)
Authors:Birgit Burböck, Viktoria Kubli, Anita MaÄek, Vito Bobek Pages: 27 - 41 Abstract: This paper seeks to investigate the occurrence of a framing effect in advertising messages when confronted with different types of frames. A quantitative study, conducted by the authors showed that positively and negatively framed advertising messages were created for the attribute framing type and the goal framing type. Furthermore, there exist significant differences in human choice behaviour due to the framing of the message in the attribute frame and in the goal frame. Participants in the positive framing condition of the attribute framing experiment reached higher scores to all three measured dimensions than those assigned to the negatively framed advertising message. Also in the goal framing experiment, subjects were found to prefer the positively framed advertising message. These results suggest that a framing effect is occurring in the attribute framing type and in the goal framing type due to the different framing of the advertising message. Keywords: framing effect; attribute framing; goal framing; advertising message; human choice behaviour; prospect theory Citation: International Journal of Diplomacy and Economy, Vol. 5, No. 1 (2019) pp. 27 - 41 PubDate: 2019-04-16T23:20:50-05:00 DOI: 10.1504/IJDIPE.2019.099139 Issue No:Vol. 5, No. 1 (2019)
Authors:Birgit Burböck, Viktoria Kubli, Anita MaÄek, Vito Bobek Pages: 42 - 52 Abstract: Recent empirical studies show that the concept of corporate diplomacy is encountering reluctance from the business side for economic, political and educational reasons and from government side due to economic, political and educational objections to participative leadership in foreign affairs. This diplomatic practitioner's policy paper takes up the challenges to analyse the causes for reluctance and objections to diplomatic engagement with transnational corporations and points out ways to overcome them through inducements and change of mindset of CEOs as well as government representatives. The challenges of globalisation (such as geopolitical shocks, terrorism, and politically motivated trade restrictions) provide incentives for collaborative relationships and processes of common crisis management. The author indicates practical steps and missions to follow in the government/business collaboration process to deliver sustainable solutions to joint problems. With the partnered practice of corporate diplomacy transnational corporations become involved in sustainable, whole-of-society governance. Keywords: reluctance to corporate diplomacy; diplomatic engagement with transnational corporations; participative leadership; collaborative partnership; whole-of-society governance Citation: International Journal of Diplomacy and Economy, Vol. 5, No. 1 (2019) pp. 42 - 52 PubDate: 2019-04-16T23:20:50-05:00 DOI: 10.1504/IJDIPE.2019.099140 Issue No:Vol. 5, No. 1 (2019)
Authors:Birgit Burböck, Viktoria Kubli, Anita MaÄek, Vito Bobek Pages: 53 - 77 Abstract: A continued history of economic deterioration in the Central Asian States, Afghanistan and Pakistan over the several decades indicates some chronic issues in the roots of economic and political system, which emphasise the changes in their legislations to govern the economy. It is envisaged that incidence of feudalism, ethnic politics, terrorism, fiscal imbalances, and economic miseries are interconnected variables which are determining the patterns of economic directions in ECO member countries. The revival of the history of multiculturalism in this region may abolish the ethnic and religious biases and improve the economies of ECO countries dramatically. However, the land and natural resources under the control and possessions of powerful groups do not favour the regional integration or globalisation. The feudal groups control over the prime economic resources, legislative bodies and civil institutions. In fact, the globalisation and regional integration are required to boost the economic growth in the region. Keywords: ECO; CAREC; regional integration; feudalism; economic freedom; fiscal policy; political governance; Muslim world Citation: International Journal of Diplomacy and Economy, Vol. 5, No. 1 (2019) pp. 53 - 77 PubDate: 2019-04-16T23:20:50-05:00 DOI: 10.1504/IJDIPE.2019.099156 Issue No:Vol. 5, No. 1 (2019)
Authors:Birgit Burböck, Viktoria Kubli, Anita MaÄek, Vito Bobek Pages: 78 - 92 Abstract: Over the course of the past several decades, Canada's bilateral relationship with Brazil has been something of an enigma, marked both by periods of productive collaboration and relatively intense diplomatic conflict. In order to gain a broader understanding of the nature and consequences of this interaction, this paper explores recent patterns of bi-national exchange in three critical areas: diplomacy, economic trade and the movement of people. By examining linkages across the three areas, the analysis reveals a much more complex pattern of interaction between the two countries than has been previously imagined, particularly with respect to the impact of Canada-Brazil diplomatic interchange on the other two areas under study - trade and mobility. In addition, it reveals at least some tendency towards homogenisation of trends with respect to both diplomatic relations and mobility that may finally pave the way towards improvement in trade and the emerge of a more positive and sustainable relationship between the two countries in general. Keywords: Canada; Brazil; trade; tourism; student exchange; Canada Brazil relations Citation: International Journal of Diplomacy and Economy, Vol. 5, No. 1 (2019) pp. 78 - 92 PubDate: 2019-04-16T23:20:50-05:00 DOI: 10.1504/IJDIPE.2019.099169 Issue No:Vol. 5, No. 1 (2019)
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