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Comparison of economic development of Botswana and Democratic republic of Congo since decolonisation
Čižmárová, Lucia ; Pavlík, Petr (advisor) ; Šaroch, Stanislav (referee)
The aim of the bachelor thesis, "Comparison of economic development of Botswana and the Democratic republic of Congo since decolonisation", is to map the development of both countries since the decolonisation. In the case of Botswana, the thesis analyzes successful steps that bring the country to relative prosperity and compare it with the results of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The thesis contains the charactersitc of both countries from economic and political viewpoint. The analysis of 5 factors: good governance, the resourse curse, mining diamonds in Botswana, armed conflict in the Democratic republic of Congo and the prevalence of HIV play important role in development. Review of the current situation concentrates on foreign trade and foreign direct investments. In conclusion, the thesis concerns potential challenges of the diversification of production adn exports, privatisation and the increase of the level of education.
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Analysis of Distinct Institutional Development in Botswana, Zimbabwe and Sierra Leone
Hýblová, Monika ; Mládek, Josef (advisor) ; Chalupníček, Pavel (referee)
This bachelor thesis considers institutional environment. From current literature it summarizes causes of outlasting poverty and together with comparison of 3 countries it proves, that institutional environment is the key factor for economic growth. Botswana, as a successful country, is compared to Zimbabwe in view of distinct behaving to white farmers; and to Sierra Leone in view of resource curse exposure. On the base of historical development the thesis explains why Botswana was able to set quality institutions and developed in quite opposite way, despite very similar starting conditions.
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Economic and Polical Affairs of Bolivia during the rule of Evo Morales
Klisáková, Jiřina ; Lipka, David (advisor) ; Mládek, Josef (referee)
Natural wealth can either be an advantage for a country's economy or its curse. This thesis applies theories, which explore relationship between natural resources abundance and economic development of the country on a recent situation in Bolivia. The relationship between local natural gas and continuous poverty is analyzed within the resource curse theory and its causes. The analysis concentrates mainly on the Dutch disease theory, government's economic policy, investment and social environment in the country. Finally, the aim of this work is to answer the question whether natural gas means a curse for Bolivia and to identify its main causes. In addition, consequences of the onset of president Morales and the new nationalization policy are analyzed in detail.
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