Economies, Volume 13, Issue 6

This paper investigates the impact of repatriated export proceeds on exchange rate volatility in Indonesia. By applying a time-varying parameter vector autoregression (TVP-VAR) model with stochastic volatility, we assess whether the impact of repatri...

This study examines the impact of research and development (R&D) on productivity outcomes across South African industries. Drawing on an industry-level panel dataset covering 66 industries (6 mining, 37 manufacturing, and 23 services) stretching...

This study develops a multidimensional classification of Latin American and Caribbean countries based on a multidimensional set of economic, social, technological, and environmental indicators. This study develops a multidimensional assessment of the...

The effects of initial institutions and change in institutions on the growth of ex-socialist countries is unsettled in the literature. This is due to difficulties in modeling the effects of institutions and their change. The objective of this paper i...

We studied decades-long (1980 to 2024) historic distributions of accumulated S&P500 returns, from daily returns to those over several weeks. The time series of the returns emphasize major upheavals in the markets—Black Monday, Tech Bubble,...

The Export-Led Growth Hypothesis (ELGH) posits that expanding exports drive long-run economic growth. While this has held true for several Asian economies, its effectiveness across African regional blocs remains underexplored. This study investigates...

Many countries worldwide share borders that offer several benefits, such as easier access, faster knowledge transfer, and more efficient trade diplomacy. However, reliance on land-border trade alone has not been consistently shown to increase GDP per...

The COVID-19 pandemic intensified existing structural challenges in Africa, including poverty, weak healthcare systems, and fragile agricultural supply chains. Consequently, examining its effects remains a critical area of study. This research invest...

This study seeks to identify the factors driving household food insecurity in Cameroon during the COVID-19 pandemic, examine the effects of coping strategies on household resilience, and explore complementarities among these strategies. We used data...

Enhancing digital connectivity, advancing cross-border e-commerce (CE), and optimizing logistics performance (LP) are fundamental pillars for boosting trade flows between trading partners. However, the multifaceted impacts of digitalization, CE, and...

This study examines how national public funding and macroeconomic conditions affect higher education performance, measured by graduation rates. A panel dataset covering 2013–2022 and ten Lithuanian public universities integrates economic, finan...

This research investigates the multiplier effect of ferry transportation development on the medium-term economy of Samosir Island from 2016 to 2022. The study will provide insights into the implications of ferry transportation for the economies of ru...

The exchange rate is among the main variables determining foreign trade, as it affects the prices of both exports and imports. Meanwhile, Okun’s misery index (MI) attempts to synthesize the main issues affecting a society by combining two major...

As urbanization accelerates globally, higher education agglomeration (HEA) emerges as a critical mechanism for integrating regional economic theories with practical strategies, driving innovation and sustainable development. This paper examines how H...

This study explores how energy price inflation affects supply chain pressures under different levels of political uncertainty. Using local projection impulse–response functions, we examine the effects of oil price shocks under two regimes: one...

This essay aims to address the existing theoretical gap regarding the in-depth study of institutional change and its relationship with the endogenous development potential of regions. The intersection of these two theoretical approaches offers an und...

South Africa has been struggling with high levels of gross debt. The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened as the government has had to adjust its budget continuously, resulting in fiscal stance and debt sustainability becoming a matter of concern. This res...

Foreign remittances have become a crucial component of the Nepalese economy. This study investigates the impact of remittances on household consumption patterns in rural Nepal using data from the World Bank’s Nepal Household Risk and Vulnerabil...

This study investigates the environmental effects of agricultural trade, renewable energy use, and economic growth in a panel of 14 selected countries for the period 2000–2021. Per capita CO₂ emissions are modeled as the dependent variable usin...

To stabilize economies, central banks implemented unconventional monetary policies like quantitative easing following the global financial crisis. Although much research has been done on how quantitative easing affects financial markets, the influenc...

This paper examines the dynamic relationship between economic indicators, law enforcement mechanisms, and property-related crimes in Mongolia using a time-series econometric approach. Relying on the theoretical frameworks of Becker’s economic m...

This study addresses regional disparities and the dynamic evolution of China’s science and technology finance integration (STFI) by constructing a composite index system using the entropy method. Recognizing the limitations of subjective weight...

This study investigates the causal impact of stock price crash risk on the cost of equity (COE) in China’s segmented A- and B-share markets with an emphasis on ownership structures and market regimes. Employing a bootstrap panel Granger causali...

This study examines the impact of inward foreign direct investment (FDI) on economic growth in South and Southeast Asia from 2006 to 2022, using a comprehensive panel dataset and multiple econometric techniques. The baseline estimation employs Feasib...

Pakistan is one of the largest recipients of remittances globally and has substantial remittance inflow fluctuations; thus, finding the remittance–gross domestic product (GDP) ratio threshold is expedient. This study examined the macroeconomic...

This paper investigates the implication of the COVID-19 pandemic on household food insecurity in Burkina Faso. We used data from the High-Frequency Phone Survey collected from the period June 2020 to June 2021 by the World Bank in collaboration with...

This paper explores the role of export-oriented firms in shaping regional economic development, with a focus on their operational footprint, strategic orientation, and interaction with institutional and infrastructural environments. Set within the br...

The escalating threat of climate change has placed carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions at the forefront of global environmental policy. The relationship between carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions and information technology (IT) is crucial in shaping internati...

This paper examines the electoral cycle and the conduct of the central government’s fiscal policy. It uses a panel database with disaggregated spending and revenue series for 34 middle-income countries over 2000–2022. A dynamic panel appr...

The global shift toward digital transformation presents both opportunities and challenges for national economies, particularly in terms of workforce readiness. While many studies assess digital readiness via infrastructure or technological adoption,...

The evolving macroeconomic landscape, shaped by the global financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, poses significant challenges for economies worldwide. However, Central, Eastern, and Southeastern European (CESEE) countries have demonstrated resi...

In this paper, we utilize the 2019/20 Uganda National Household Survey data to answer three related questions: (i) To what extent did out-of-pocket payments (OOPs) for health care services exceed the threshold for household financial catastrophe amid...

When governments have more revenue, they can invest in infrastructure, such as the provision of electricity or clean fuels, which is more effective in well-governed countries. Here, we use an equilibrium correction model to empirically investigate th...

This study offers insight into the multifaceted relationship between economic policy uncertainty, foreign direct investment, and financial development. It analyzes the effects of economic policy uncertainty and financial development on foreign direct...

This study examines the impact of macroeconomic and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors on meat consumption in EU countries through a behavioral economics framework. Using panel data from 27 EU countries (2000–2021), the analysi...