Baltic Business and Socio-Economic Development 2009
5th International Conference - Kalmar, Sweden, September 14-15, 2009
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Published on 6. August 2012
289 pages
978-3-8305-2655-1 (ISBN)
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This volume represents research papers prepared in conjunction with the 5th International Conference "Baltic Business and Socio- Economic Development". The Conference was held in Kalmar, Sweden, at the University of Kalmar from September 14 to 15, 2009, and was organised by Baltic Business School and Wismar Business School.°°This collection of studies provides information, opinions, and research that should be of value to practitioners, academics, and students.
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Content
- Intro
- Contents
- Preface
- Logistic Innovation Networks in the Southern Baltic Sea Region by Anatoli Beifert and Gunnar Prause
- Abstract
- I. Mecklenburg-Vorpommern as a Part of Eastern Germany
- II. The Performance of the Rostock Seaport Cluster
- III. Innovation Network: Logistics Region Wismar
- IV. Oversize Baltic - South Baltic Area Logistic Initiative
- V. East West Transport Corridor II - A Green Corridor Concept within the Northern Transport Axis Approach.
- VI. Shuttle Train "Viking"
- VII. Conclusion
- Bibliography
- The Impact of Renewable Energy Policy of the European Union on Sustainable and Secure Development in the Baltic Sea Region and in Latvia by Daina Ebersteina
- Introduction
- Risks to Energy Security and Sustainable Development in the Baltic Sea Region and in Latvia in Particular
- Contribution of the EU Renewable Energy Policy to Increasing of Energy Security and Promotion of Sustainable Development in the Baltic Sea Regi
- Conclusions
- Bibliography
- Interrelation Between Export and Economic Growth in Baltic States by Grigori Fainstein, Rünno Lumiste and Jelena Matina
- Abstract
- Introduction and Background
- Foreign Trade and Economic Development in the Baltic States
- Case of Estonia
- Case of Latvia
- Case of Lithuania
- Econometric Methodology and Results
- Econometric Analysis for Estonia
- Econometric Analysis for Latvia
- Econometric Analysis for Lithuania
- Conclusions
- References
- Appendix 1 Graphical Representation of Estonian time series used in the model
- Appendix 2 Graphical Representation of Latvian time series used in the model
- Appendix 3 Graphical Representation of Lithuanian time series used in the model
- Building International Business Networks in the Baltic Sea Region - A Comparison of Small and Medium-sized Exporters from Emerging and Mature European Markets by Hans Jansson and Mikael Hilmersson
- Introduction
- Methodology
- Internationalization Through Networks
- Entry Nodes
- Five/Five Stages of Internationalization
- Trustworthiness
- The Network Aspect
- Open and Closed Networks
- Exposure, Formation, and Sustenance Networks
- Comparative Analysis of the Four Cases from Mature Markets
- Comparative Analysis of the Four Cases from Emerging Markets
- Conclusions
- Final Conclusions
- References
- How Symbiotic Industry-University Collaboration Contributes to Danish Regional Innovation System by Sandra Kliknaite
- Abstract
- Introducing the Dilemma of Technological Leadership
- Industry-University Collaboration to Support Learning Both in Exploration and Exploitation
- The Strength of Weak Ties
- Open and Closed Networks
- Organizational Knowledge Creation Process
- Learning Dimension of Knowledge Creation
- Transfer and Transformation of Knowledge
- Methodology
- The Case of B&O
- Analysis and Discussion
- Managerial Conclusions
- References
- E-Services for Enterprises in the Baltic Sea Region by Maria Lille and Gunnar Prause
- Abstract
- Introduction
- LogOn Baltic
- The ICT Survey
- E-Government
- Interaction with Public Authorities
- E-Services in Estonia
- Public Information Act
- Digital Signatures Act
- Business Sector Usage of E-services
- Cross-border E-Services
- Business Registration
- Tallinn-Turku Cross-Border E-services
- E-Services in Germany
- Actionplan: Germany-Online
- VEMAGS: A German E-Service for Large and Heavy Transports
- Bibliography
- Cosmopolitanism Impact on Product Purchase Behavior on the Example of Slovenian and Estonian Consumers by Oliver Parts and Ann Vihalem
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Theoretical Basis for the Study
- Conceptual Model and Hypotheses Development
- Methods
- Sampling and Data Collection
- Measures
- Cosmopolitanism
- Foreign Product Purchase Behavior
- Consumer Ethnocentrism
- Domestic Product Quality
- Domestic Product Purchase Intentions
- Final Model, Reliability, Validity and Model Fit
- Discussion of Findings and Implications
- Limitations and Suggestions for Future Research
- Managerial Implications
- References
- Assessing Coefficient Stability in an Early Indicator Model for Asset Price Busts by Hans-Eggert Reimers, Dieter Gerdesmeier and Barbara Roffia
- Abstract
- Introduction
- The Data Set
- Definitions and Results
- The Construction of an Asset Price Indicator and Detection of an Asset Prices Bust
- A Probit-type Approach
- Further Applications of the Probit Tool
- Stability Tests
- A Euro Area Real-time Application
- Conclusions
- References
- A New Architecture of the International Financial System: A Matter of Microeconomic or Macroeconomic Approaches? by Armin Rohde and Johannes Treu
- References
- The Chinese Are Coming. Export Market Platforms in the Baltic Sea Region by Susanne Sandberg, Hans Jansson, Joachim Timlon and Mikael Hilmersson
- Introduction
- Research Issues
- Methodology
- Theoretical Framework
- Wholesale Markets in China
- Origins and Local Clusters
- Direct and Indirect Exporting
- The Internationalizing Firms Exiting China
- The Internationalization Process of the Individual Firm
- Clusters with Low Cooperation
- Empirical Findings - Chinese Firms Entering Europe
- The General Picture
- The Cluster in Prato
- Chinese Market Platforms in Europe
- DragonMart, Dubai
- Wolka-Kosowska Center, Warsaw, Poland
- AsiaCenter, Budapest, Hungary
- Sweden Chinese Commodity Wholesale Market, Kalmar, Sweden
- Analysis and Discussion
- The Proprietors
- The Tenants and Owners
- Market and Marketing Platforms
- Entry and Exit Clusters
- Individual and Clustering Internationalization Processes
- Conclusions
- References
- Financial Exclusion as Barrier to Socio-Economic Development by S awomir Smyczek
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Financial Exclusion - Theoretical Background
- Notion and Characteristic of Financial Exclusion
- Who is Excluded from Financial Sector
- Financial Exclusions According to Type of Services
- Degrees of Financial Exclusion
- Financial Exclusion in Europe
- Level and Diversification of Financial Exclusion in Europe
- Consumer Typology According to Financial Exclusion
- Causes of Financial Exclusion in Europe
- Consequences of Financial Exclusion for Socio-Economic Development
- Conclusions and Direction for Further Research
- Bibliography
- Electricity Market Liberalization - Future Challenges for Baltic Countries by Anna-Greta Tsahkna and Diana Eerma
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Economic Regulation of Electricity Market
- Electricity Market Opening in the EU
- Lessons Learned from Opening up the Electricity Markets in Scandinavia
- Electricity Market Opening in the Baltic Countries
- Conclusion
- References
- Competitiveness, Growth Through Innovation and Economic Development by Gints Turlajs and Vitalijs Jurenok
- Introduction
- Evaluation of Competitiveness and Innovation
- Measuring Entrepreneurship Level
- Measuring Innovation
- Summary Innovation Index in 2007
- Measuring National Competitiveness
- Taxation and Income
- Conclusion
- References
- Governance and Ownership: Methodological Aspects of Qualitative Ownership Research by Mike Franz Wahl
- Abstract
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- Theoretical Framework of the Research
- Research Philosophy and Description of Research Methodology
- Theoretical Discussion and Empirical Evidence
- Development of Relevant Analysing Dimensions
- Grouping the Cases and Analysis of Empirical Regularities
- Analysis of Meaningful Relationships and Type Construction
- Conclusions
- References
