Browsing Theses (BSS in Economics) by Author "Department of Economics and Social Sciences, BRAC University"
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Construction of the Hijra identity
(BRAC University, 2016-12)The purpose of this research paper was to be able to discern the various focal points that consist in the building of the hijra identity. The paper required a study of the different spaces in a Hijra's life, such as religion, ... -
Disenchanted garment workers: social and economic crisis of garment workers
(BRAC Univeristy, 2016)RMG sector has brought a revolutionary change in the life of rural and poor people, previously these people had no ways other than joining into traditional farming occupation or to work as a housemaid in the households of ... -
Does globalisation affect informal employment in low and lower middle income countries?
(BRAC University, 2017-11-04)This thesis examines whether increased globalisation causes rise in informal employment for low and lower middle income countries. Previous studies have suggested that increased globalisation does play a significant role ... -
Factors influencing women’s decision to choose their career
(BRAC University, 2017)Female employment plays an important role in development of any country. Involvement of women in workforce helps socio-economic progress of a country. Participation of women in work force can change the dynamics of entire ... -
Impact of change in labor composition on the gender wage gap of host countries
(BRAC University, 2018-09)According to economic theory, gender wage gap is influenced by changing labor composition, whenever the laborers in the labor market are active and employed. The supply of female laborers can impact the gender wage gap in ... -
Impact of manufacturing industry specific FDI inflow on economic growth
(BRAC University, 2018-09)Investment is hailed as the primary proponent of growth in all economies which makes Foreign Direct Investment inflow a necessary and important part of growth analysis. The FDI decision however depends on the innovation ... -
Unemployment with Educational Attainments in Lower Middle Income Countries: 1994-2017
(BRAC University, 2018-09)This paper empirically investigates how the overall unemployment rate in lower middle income countries is augmented by labor forces with different level of educational attainments by focusing on three distinguished level ...
