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Measurement of Asian income elasticities for New Zealand exports : a cointegration approach
(Lincoln University. Commerce Division., 1999-09)
This paper estimates short and long run income elasticities of demand for New Zealand
exports to several Asian countries. Export demand is modelled as a function of spending
power using cointegration analysis. The results ...
Fire fighting in New Zealand - a need for rationalisation?
(Lincoln University. Faculty of Commerce. Kellogg Rural Leaders Programme., 1999)
In recent years issues surrounding the New Zealand Fire Service (NZFS)
have had more prominence in the New Zealand media than the Fire Service
Commission probably feels comfortable with.
Scenes of angry and disgruntled ...
Off-farm investment in financial assets as a risk response for New Zealand sheep and beef farms
(Lincoln University. Farm and Horticultural Management Group, 1999-12)
Off-farm investment as a risk management strategy is not particularly popular among New Zealand sheep and beef farmers. This study explores the potential reduction in risk by diversifying farm asset portfolios to include ...
Property investment returns, a comparison by property sector
(Lincoln University, 1999)
A comparison of Property Investment Returns on a "Total Capital", "Pre-Tax" basis using a ten year study period comprising the calendar years 1989 to 1998 inclusive.
Primary data was collected for a sample of 18 properties ...
First principles of evolutionary microeconomics
(Lincoln University, 1999)
This thesis explores the theoretical nature of an evolutionary microeconomics. The argument is made that there are two basic foundations upon which a system of microeconomics can be constructed. These are an integral space, ...
Why do consumers shop where they do? A study of Christchurch consumers' choice of supermarket outlets
(Lincoln University, 1999)
This thesis investigates why consumers shop at a particular retail outlet. It applies international research on consumer choice behaviour to the Christchurch context, paying particular attention to location convenience, ...
Online electronic financial reporting : practices and issues
(Lincoln University. Commerce Division., 1999-09)
Paper-based hard copy annual reports have been the traditional instrument for the
distribution of corporate financial information. The development of the Internet, providing electronic and online reporting, allows for the ...
Cultural and other influences on student perceptions of the use of case studies and study groups in management accounting
(Lincoln University. Commerce Division, 1999-02)
Recent accounting education literature indicates a trend towards an increasing use of case studies, groups and cooperative learning. The literature in these fields is primarily of a descriptive nature, either suggesting ...
Complex dynamics and elementary economic theory
(Lincoln University. Commerce Division., 1999-09)
Contrary to the view that complex dynamical systems are curiosities at a safe distance from core tenets of economics, it is shown that they undermine a few fundamental constructs and models. The long run macroeconomic ...
Organisational commitment and communication satisfaction in two Indonesian state-owned enterprises
(Lincoln University, 1999)
The relationship between organisational commitment and communication satisfaction was examined using 799 employees of two state-owned enterprises in Indonesia. Organisational commitment was operationalised using Allen and ...