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Journal Article
Are Trade Agreements Effective Buffers in Trade Wars?
by Kaoru Ishiguro
Abstract
We theoretically examine whether a US-Japan trade agreement would be effective as a buffer against the US-China trade war. There are two ways to mitigate the negative impacts of US protectionism: a “domestic pressure effect to suppress external pressure” and a “free trade agreement (FTA) effect. The former is an effect arising from Japanese protectionist polit [...] Read more
Hit Affiliation:
Graduate School of Economics, Kobe University, Kobe, Japan

Journal Article
Welfare Effects of Commodity Taxation
by Fritz Helmedag
Abstract
In reality firms most often face negatively sloped demand curves. Then, for a given level of consumers’ surplus, levies on prices yield higher fiscal revenues than specific duties. Therefore, according to the prevailing view, the switch from unit to ad valorem taxation is supposed to generate more welfare; some even speak of an associated Pareto-improvement. However, this [...] Read more
Hit Affiliation:
Economics Department, Chemnitz University of Technology, Chemnitz, Germany

Journal Article
Innovation with ecological sustainability: Does corporate environmental responsibility matter in green innovation?
by Xiaoli Hao , Wenqian Fu  and  Khaldoon Albitar
Abstract
Green innovation, driven by China's new development concept, plays a crucial role in high-quality economic development. In line with the green development trend, businesses increasingly prioritize whether their corporate environmental responsibilities (CER) can effectively enhance corporate green innovation (CGI) levels. This paper examines the influence and mechanism of CER on [...] Read more
Hit Affiliation:
School of Economics and Management, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, China
China Economics and Management Academy, Central University of Finance and Economics, Beijing, China

Journal Article
Evaluation of Urban High-quality Development Level based on Entropy Weight-TOPSIS Two-step Method
by Yushan Qiu , Shuaishuai Jia , Jianping Liao  and  Xiaohan Yang
Abstract
Based on fully considering the actual differences in statistical indicators between Hong Kong, Macao, and the nine cities in the Pearl River Delta, this paper constructs a high-quality urban development evaluation system that is suitable for the actual development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The Entropy Weighted TOPSIS two-step method is used to process d [...] Read more
Hit Affiliation:
School of Economics and Statistics, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, China
Queen Mary University of London, School of Economics and Finance, London, United Kingdom

Journal Article
Impact of Institutional Quality and Research and Development (R&D) on Agricultural Productivity in Low-and Middle-Income Countries
by Agossou Justin Tovilode  and  Wanki Moon
Abstract
This study investigates the impact of institutions and public agricultural Research and Development (R&D) on agricultural productivity in low- and middle-income countries. The paper employs panel data with fixed-effects models, spanning 12 years and including 49 low-and middle-income countries. Agricultural productivity is measured by cereal yield, while institutional facto [...] Read more
Hit Affiliation:
Agribusiness Economics, Southern Illinois University of Carbondale, Carbondale, IL, USA

Journal Article
Interactive influence of house prices and the repo rate on household debt in South Africa
by Juniours Marire
Abstract
The recent interest rate policy decisions of the South African Reserve Bank have been criticized significantly by left-leaning political parties and civic society organisations for being anti-poor, anti-labour, and pro-capital because of their implications for household debt. Existing literature has established that interest rates and house prices are insignificant determinants [...] Read more
Hit Affiliation:
Department of Economics and Economic History, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa

Review
Does Social Security Crowd out Private Wealth? A Survey of the Literature
by Marcin Wron ski
Abstract
In this paper, we review the research on the substitution between social security wealth and private wealth. Our review includes over 100 theoretical and empirical contributions. Nearly 70% of the literature identifies the statistically significant impact of social security wealth on different forms of private savings. A strong majority of authors, who obtain statistically sign [...] Read more
Hit Affiliation:
Collegium of World Economy, SGH Warsaw School of Economics, Warszawa, Poland

Journal Article
Migration and Remittances: A network analysis
by Thi Hong Hanh Pham
Abstract
Applying the network analysis’ tools and a large dataset over 2000-2017, this paper provides insights to the patterns and structure of global and regional migration and remittances as well as the connection between these two phenomena inside a complex network. We reveal that even though the structure of migration and remittance networks is slightly altering, the major cha [...] Read more
Hit Affiliation:
LEMNA and IAE Nantes - Economics & Management, Nantes University, Nantes, France

Journal Article
The impact and mechanism of the relaxation of fertility policy on income distribution: Evidence from China's Selective Two Children Policy
by Qian Huang , Shoulin Fang , Dongmei Wang , Weiheng Sun , Youcheng Zhou  and  Feiling Lu
Abstract
Numerous studies have explored the impact of family planning policies on income distribution, but the impact of policy relaxation remains largely unexplored. To address this gap, we investigate the effects of China's selective two-child policy, which was implemented in 2013, using provincial panel data from 2011 to 2016. Specifically, we employ a generalized difference-in-diffe [...] Read more
Hit Affiliation:
School of Economics, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
School of Economics, Hebei University, Baoding, China
College of Letters & Science-Economics Dept, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, USA

Journal Article
Family Rules, Employment, Fertility and Women’s Empowerment: Evidence from a Developing Country
by Safdar Ullah Khan , Arthur H. Goldsmith , Gulasekaran Rajaguru  and  Ahmad M Khalid
Abstract
This research investigates the determinants of women's empowerment within households in a developing country. The investigation specifically focuses on the impact of employment and fertility, considering constraints imposed by family rules that play a pivotal role in shaping women's empowerment. The theoretical framework outlined in this study posits a simplistic model demonstr [...] Read more
Hit Affiliation:
The Williams School of Commerce, Economics and Politics, Washington and Lee University, US
School of Business and Economics, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Gadong, Brunei Darussalam

Journal Article
Competition in French hospital: Does it impact the patient management in healthcare?
by Carine Milcent
Abstract
This research paper examines changes in patient care management in acute care hospitals between 2001 and 2011. During this time, there were two opposing factors at play: the competition effect of the reform and the policymaker’s decision to reduce public hospitals across France. By studying the trends, it is evident that there has been a significant overall shift in patie [...] Read more
Hit Affiliation:
Center for National Scientific Research (CNRS), Paris School of Economics, Paris, France

Journal Article
Shred Central: Estimating the user benefits associated with large public skateparks
by Thomas Kemp
Abstract
Skateparks, often called 'wheel parks,' are becoming increasingly common within communities worldwide. Despite this growth in parks, estimates show that the development of parks needs to catch up to users. Using a count data travel cost model, we estimate the adult user benefits associated with the Lauridsen Skatepark in Des Moines, Iowa – the largest in the United States [...] Read more
Hit Affiliation:
Department of Economics, University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI, US

Journal Article
Shifting Demographics and Economic Performance: Unraveling the Influence of Population Aging on GDP Dynamics and Regional Inequalities
by Eleonora Santos
Abstract
Understanding the economic trends and demographic dynamics of a country is crucial for policymakers and researchers to formulate effective strategies and policies. This study aims to examine the GDP trends and aging index dynamics in Portugal from 2011 to 2021, with a focus on regional disparities and their implications for demographic challenges. The findings highlight the rel [...] Read more
Hit Affiliation:
Centre of Applied Research in Management and Economics, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal

Journal Article
Advanced Air Mobility, Economic Impacts, and Equity Considerations
by Robert M. McNab
Abstract
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) may, in the coming decades, result in tens of thousands of new jobs and billions of dollars in additional economic activity. While much of the discussion surrounding AAM focuses on the technical aspects of the nascent industry, estimates of the potential economic impact vary significantly. Much less attention has been paid in the literature to potent [...] Read more
Hit Affiliation:
Department of Economics, Strome College of Business, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Journal Article
Economic Policies and Balance of Payments Across Global Income Groups
by Ayesha Iqbal , Min Bai  and  Abhishek Mukherjee
Abstract
This research paper investigates the policy impact of tariff, interest rate, and political stability on balance of payments among three income groups classified by the World Bank. The global panel data is taken from the World Bank from 2002 to 2022 and divided into three groups based on the classification on per capita income into High Income, Upper middle income, and Lower mid [...] Read more
Hit Affiliation:
School of Accounting, Finance & Economics, Waikato Management School, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand

Journal Article
Exports of Renewable Energy Goods among RCEP members: Potential and Constraints
by Yichang Liu  and  Kaliappa Kalirajan
Abstract
Objective: The paper, specifically examines whether the recently formed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) can potentially facilitate minimising the constraints to renewable energy goods exports at the regional level in Asia. Data, Methodology and Findings: Using the panel data from 11 RCEP members from 2006 to 2014, this study has applied the ‘meta fronti [...] Read more
Hit Affiliation:
Arndt-Corden Department of Economics, Crawford School of Public Policy, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia

Journal Article
Agglomeration Economies and Rural-to-Urban Migration in India
by Arup Mitra  and  Rajesh Raushan
Abstract
Keeping in view the concept of agglomeration economies and the New Economic Geography (NEG) angle, this paper makes an attempt to examine the rural to urban population movement at the district level in India. The findings do not favour a strong positive association between levels of urbanization and migration rates.  However, there exists a cluster of districts which are a [...] Read more
Hit Affiliation:
Department of Economics, South Asian University, Delhi, India

Journal Article
Business Cycles Synchronization: Literature Review
by Chrysostomos Stoforos , Stavros Degiannakis , Panagiotis Delis , George Filis  and  Theodosios Palaskas
Abstract
Following the seminal paper on Optimum Currency Areas (OCA) by Mundell (1961) a wealth of literature has been published on the business cycles synchronisation and its main determinants. This work provides a systematic review of this research field both at country-level synchronization and regional level. The paper aims to evaluate the contribution of the related literature&rsqu [...] Read more
Hit Affiliation:
Department of Economics, University of Patras, Rio, Greece

Journal Article
Entrepreneurship: The Driving Force for Economic Growth in the Twenty-First Century in the European Union
by Rafael Acevedo  and  Maria Lorca-Susino
Abstract
Economic growth rests on entrepreneurship and capitalism. Entrepreneurship is important because entrepreneurs work unceasingly to create, use, and disseminate new products and productive techniques to raise living standards. Capitalism is characterized by private property rights, a free market, and the pursuit of profit, which are driving forces for innovation and productivity [...] Read more
Hit Affiliation:
Department of Accounting, Economics, and Finance, University of Illinois, Springfield, IL, USA
Department of Economics, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA

Journal Article
Portfolio rebalancing in times of stress: Capital markets vs. Commodities
by Rui Manuel Teixeira Dias , Nicole Rebolo Horta  and  Mariana Chambino
Abstract
In light of the events of 2020 and 2022, this study aims to examine the co-movements between the capital markets of the Netherlands (AEX), France (CAC 40), Germany (DAX 30), the United Kingdom (FTSE 100), Italy (FTSE MIB), Spain (IBEX 35), Russia (IMOEX), and spot prices of crude oil (WTI), silver (XAG), gold (XAU), and platinum (XPT) from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2022. [...] Read more
Hit Affiliation:
Center for Studies and Advanced Training in Management and Economics (CEFAGE), University of Évora, Évora, Portugal