Economics: Research Guide

When imagining how a green transition can take place, the relationship between economic growth and environmental sustainability is commonly viewed in two ways: As ‘green growth, ’ where the two can be mutually supporting, and as ‘degrowth, ’ where they cannot. The two are considered mutually exclusive, internally coherent, and competing eco-political paradigms. Here, we conceptually analyze the literature and map standpoints within the two positions along nine dimensions covering national institutions, world order, and scientific cosmology. We find that there are substantial disagreements within as well as agreements between green growth and degrowth. In consequence, we argue that th..

When imagining how a green transition can take place, the relationship between economic growth and environmental sustainability is commonly viewed in two ways: As ‘green growth, ’ where the two can be mutually supporting, and as ‘degrowth, ’ where they cannot. The two are considered mutually exclusive, internally coherent, and competing eco-political paradigms. Here, we conceptually analyze the literature and map standpoints within the two positions along nine dimensions covering national institutions, world order, and scientific cosmology. We find that there are substantial disagreements within as well as agreements between green growth and degrowth. In consequence, we argue that th..

When imagining how a green transition can take place, the relationship between economic growth and environmental sustainability is commonly viewed in two ways: As ‘green growth, ’ where the two can be mutually supporting, and as ‘degrowth, ’ where they cannot. The two are considered mutually exclusive, internally coherent, and competing eco-political paradigms. Here, we conceptually analyze the literature and map standpoints within the two positions along nine dimensions covering national institutions, world order, and scientific cosmology. We find that there are substantial disagreements within as well as agreements between green growth and degrowth. In consequence, we argue that th..

When imagining how a green transition can take place, the relationship between economic growth and environmental sustainability is commonly viewed in two ways: As ‘green growth, ’ where the two can be mutually supporting, and as ‘degrowth, ’ where they cannot. The two are considered mutually exclusive, internally coherent, and competing eco-political paradigms. Here, we conceptually analyze the literature and map standpoints within the two positions along nine dimensions covering national institutions, world order, and scientific cosmology. We find that there are substantial disagreements within as well as agreements between green growth and degrowth. In consequence, we argue that th..

When imagining how a green transition can take place, the relationship between economic growth and environmental sustainability is commonly viewed in two ways: As ‘green growth, ’ where the two can be mutually supporting, and as ‘degrowth, ’ where they cannot. The two are considered mutually exclusive, internally coherent, and competing eco-political paradigms. Here, we conceptually analyze the literature and map standpoints within the two positions along nine dimensions covering national institutions, world order, and scientific cosmology. We find that there are substantial disagreements within as well as agreements between green growth and degrowth. In consequence, we argue that th..

This article aims to assess the impact of the Geographical Indications (GIs) protection policy on the sustainable development of agriculture in mainland France. More specifically, it analyses the impact over the last decade of the increase in the territorial magnitude of agri-food GIs on agricultural economic performance, agricultural employment and agricultural pressures on the environment (biodiversity and water quality). The magnitude of GIs is assessed using two distinct indicators: the proportion of farmers involved in GIs and the diversity of GI products within each territory. We use data at a fine territorial scale (cantonal level – NUTS4) and a meso-economic approach. We estimate a..

Partnerships have their own vision of sustainability, from formal broad concepts such as bioeconomy or blue economy to grounded-specific objectives. As highlighted in numerous studies, managing diverse visions towards a common goal can be challenging. This article seeks to explore the factors influencing sustainable value co-creation through a novel lens: the intermediaries operating at the partnership level. These intermediaries are potential key players in the success of partnerships focused on sustainable food and bioeconomy systems in Europe. To identify their roles and positions, three in-depth case studies were conducted on partnerships (Pôle Mer Mediterranée, Foodwest, and BIOEAST) ..

Air source heat pumps are the principal means of decarbonising residential heating. What drives local uptake of heat pumps? We present and examine a unique, highly disaggregated, spatial-temporal dataset for heat pump diffusion across Great Britain at the local authority level from 2010 to 2020. We find average total installed cost of 1075 £/kW and a negative learning rate of −3.3 %, with most installations in owner-occupied houses. Using spatial econometric models, we investigate how local conditions drive heat pump installations. We find early adopting local areas tend to be rural, off the gas grid, with prior use of solid fuel or oil for heating, and participate in renewable and commun..

We consider the determinants of pay in US banks since 1986 using a new structural model in which banking firms are matched in rank order with management teams of varying talent. We calibrate the model to data from US bank holding companies focussing on labor’s share of bank value-added, the level of bankers’ pay and its sensitivity to bank performance. We find that three changes in banking regulation have shaped bankers’ pay in the last three decades: (1) removal of obstacles to interstate banking set off a process of banking consolidation in the 1990s, (2) deregulation at the end of the 1990’s allowing banks to pursue non-interest income has driven a trend toward higher pay and high..

Literature has shown that air pollution can have short- and long-term adverse effects on physiological and cognitive performance. In this study, we estimate the effect of increased pollution levels on the likelihood of accidents at construction sites, a significant factor related to productivity losses in the labor market. Using data from all construction sites and pollution monitoring stations in Israel, we find a strong and significant causal effect of nitrogen dioxide (NO2), one of the primary air pollutants, on construction site accidents. We find that a 10-ppb increase in NO2 levels increases the likelihood of an accident by as much as 25 %. Importantly, our findings suggest that these ..

Literature has shown that air pollution can have short- and long-term adverse effects on physiological and cognitive performance. In this study, we estimate the effect of increased pollution levels on the likelihood of accidents at construction sites, a significant factor related to productivity losses in the labor market. Using data from all construction sites and pollution monitoring stations in Israel, we find a strong and significant causal effect of nitrogen dioxide (NO2), one of the primary air pollutants, on construction site accidents. We find that a 10-ppb increase in NO2 levels increases the likelihood of an accident by as much as 25 %. Importantly, our findings suggest that these ..

We examine the impact of status-based threshold incentives on physical activity habits using a longitudinal data set from a private health and life insurance provider in the United Kingdom. We find that status-based incentives effectively foster sustained behavioral change, persisting even after the incentive is removed. We find variations in responses based on status goal levels and peer influence within member group sets. These findings suggest that status-driven incentives are particularly effective among individuals with weaker pre-existing habits, reinforcing the importance of social comparisons and goal gradient effects in shaping behavior. Our results contribute to the broader literat..

The Supreme Court will soon decide whether the Donald Trump administration’s “reciprocal tariffs” are legal, and this decision will determine the future structure of U.S. trade policy and South Korea’s economic engagement with the United States. The case centers on whether the president can use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs…

On October 28, U.S. President Donald Trump visited Gyeongju, South Korea, for a summit with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. This visit, which follows his trips to Malaysia and Japan, marks Trump’s second state visit to South Korea since the first one in 2017.…

This research investigates the interactive effect of servant leadership and employee psychological entitlement on socially responsible behavior (SRB) among employees. Specifically, we build on social learning theory to hypothesize that employee psychological entitlement, an individual trait reflecting an excessive self-oriented focus, undermines the positive effects of servant leadership on employee prosocial motivation, and in turn, SRB. Results from a multi-source field study (N = 240) support our predictions, and highlight the detrimental role of employee psychological entitlement on the ability of organizational leaders to effectively promote the creation of social good through employee ..