An empirical analysis of switching cost in the smartphone market in South Korea

2016 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 307-318 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuri Park ◽  
Yoonmo Koo
Keyword(s):  
South Korea ◽  
Empirical Analysis ◽  
Switching Cost

LEVIATHAN FOR SALE: MARITIME POLICE PRIVATIZATION, BUREAUCRATIC CORRUPTION, AND THE SEWOL DISASTER

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-25
Author(s):  
Kyong Jun Choi ◽  
Jonson N. Porteux
Keyword(s):  
South Korea ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Empirical Analysis ◽  
State Capacity ◽  
Rent Seeking ◽  
Political Environment ◽  
Bureaucratic Corruption ◽  
Rescue Services

Abstract We argue that the 2014 Sewol ferry disaster in South Korea, in which 304 passengers perished, was a result of the mode and process of privatization of South Korea's maritime police and rescue services. Through the development of a nuanced theory of privatization and use of a novel conceptualization of corruption, coupled with empirical analysis, our study shows that the outcome was symptomatic of a wider trend of systematic bureaucratic rent-seeking. A pro-active private sector ready to capitalize on the opportunity, in conjunction with a permissive political environment, resulted in a reduction of state capacity, with devastating consequences.

Factors Affecting ROK–US Relations, 1990–2011: An Empirical Analysis

2016 ◽  
Vol 53 (1) ◽  
pp. 115-131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dohee Kim ◽  
Uk Heo
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Empirical Analysis ◽  
Republic Of Korea ◽  
Event Data ◽  
National Interests ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
The Us

This study investigates what factors affect Republic of Korea (South Korea)–United States (ROK–US) relations based on a theoretical framework, using event data created by content analysis from 1990 to 2011. South Korea’s economic development led to democratization, which resulted in elite changes. New progressive elites interpreted national interests differently and demanded changes in ROK–US relations. Accordingly, the ROK–US relationship was tense during the progressive administrations. ROK’s economic development attracted more trade with the US, which enhanced the bilateral relationship due to heightened interdependence. By contrast, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea)–US relationship and the trade between ROK and China did not significantly affect ROK– relations, meaning ROK’s relationship with other countries does not affect ROK–US relations.

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