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An investigation into the anthropogenic nexus among consumption of energy, tourism, and economic growth: do economic policy uncertainties matter?
Journal ArticleGlobal warming has been a pressing issue for the past decade as various economic activities have been flagged and are expected to reduce emissions. While previous studies have examined the energy consumption-emissions-economic growth nexus in significant detail, attention is yet to be given to the role of economic policy uncertainties and human activities such as tourism in a carbon function.
Energy consumption, economic policy uncertainty and carbon emissions; causality evidence from resource rich economies
Journal ArticleThe study uses the new World Uncertainty Index to analyze the causality and long-run effects of economic policy uncertainty and energy consumption in a carbon function for countries with high geopolitical risk over the period 1996 - 2017.
Examining the external-factors-led growth hypothesis for the South African economy
Journal ArticleReducing unemployment rate and achieving a sustainable economic growth underscore the Sustainable Development Goal 8. Our study investigates a new model that specifies the external-factors-led growth hypothesis for the South African economy.
Ecological restoration of agricultural land can improve its contribution to economic development
Journal ArticleGiven the negative environmental impacts of intensive agriculture, there is an urgent need to reduce the impact of food production on biodiversity. Ecological restoration of farmland could potentially contribute to this goal.
Modelling productivity shocks and economic growth using the Bayesian dynamic stochastic general equilibrium approach
Journal ArticleMost existing studies on the impact of tourism on economic growth adopt an econometric approach that is insufficient to confirm that tourism actually leads to economic growth.
The economics of copyright law: a stocktake of the literature
Journal ArticleThis article is a survey of publications by economists writing on copyright law. It begins with a general overview of how economists analyse these questions; the distinction is made between the economics of copying and the economic aspects of copyright law as analysed in law and economics.
An empirical assessment of electricity consumption and environmental degradation in the presence of economic complexities
Journal ArticleTo a large extent, the theories and concepts behind the effect of ecological footprint have been the paramount concern of the recent literature. Since the rising and falling of environmental degradation have been a continuous issue since the first phase of development, determinants such as economic complexity may play a critical role in achieving long-term sustainable development in the framework of environmental Kuznets curve (EKC) paradigm.
How does institutional quality moderates the impact of tourism on economic growth? Startling evidence from high earners and tourism-dependent economies
Journal ArticleOver the years, policymakers in tourism-reliant economies have been saddled with the mandate to not only accelerate economic growth, but also increase the living standards of domestic citizens.
Copyright and artists: A view from cultural economics
Journal ArticleMost of the standard economic literature on copyright ignores a number of aspects that have considerable significance for cultural production and for artists, the primary creators of copyright works, the supply of which copyright is supposed to stimulate.
Analyzing the Economic Sustainability of Tourism Development: Evidence from Hong Kong
Journal ArticleDespite increased concerns about the negative economic impacts of tourism on host communities, insufficient attention has been paid to assess tourism economic sustainability.
Energy consumption, economic expansion, and CO2 emission in the UK: The role of economic policy uncertainty
Journal ArticleOn the 23rd of June 2016, the United Kingdom voted to leave the EU, leading to months and years of economic policy uncertainties. Such uncertainties have not only characterized the UK but have become a center point for energy debate in recent times.
Economic dynamism in transition economies: Lessons from Germany
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“Economising in Public: publishing history as a challenge to scientific method”
Journal ArticleThis article examines how the economic field of marginalism—and therefore, modern economics—was established as much through the material conditions of its publications as through its ideas.
The green economy and the knowledge economy: Exploring the interface
Journal ArticleUK, along with many other developed countries, is now considered to be primarily a knowledge economy. According to this model, future prosperity will depend on the development of knowledge-intensive, high value-added economic activities, and on a highly skilled workforce.
Designing policy framework for sustainable development in Next-5 largest economies amidst energy consumption and key macroeconomic indicators
Journal ArticleGlobal travel and tourism have enjoyed a significant boost due to the progress in air transport. However, the debate on air transport and the influx of foreign investments and global energy demand on economic development remains questionable.
Modelling coal rent, economic growth and CO2 emissions: Does regulatory quality matter in BRICS economies?
Journal ArticleGlobal warming issues have been on the front burner of most economies and Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa countries (BRICS) are no exception.
Why has cultural economics ignored copyright?
Journal ArticleMy stance is that copyright policy should be viewed as part of cultural policy; cultural economists have had a great deal to say about subsidy and cultural policy but very little about copyright, though cultural economics is well placed to analyse copyright as an incentive to creativity in the creative industries.
The impact of productive and non-productive government expenditure on economic growth: an empirical analysis in high-income versus low- to middle-income economies
Journal ArticleThis paper examines the relationship between the compositions of government expenditure and economic growth. It develops an endogenous growth framework drawing on variables from existing models, and separates government expenditure into productive and non-productive forms.
Do energy use and economic policy uncertainty affect CO2 emissions in China? Empirical evidence from the dynamic ARDL simulation approach
Journal ArticleGlobal warming is currently the biggest problem. China is the world’s highest CO 2 emitter. The Chinese authorities agreed to overcome global pollution per the current Paris treaty and have shown deep concern regarding global warming.
Assessing Environmentally Effective Post‑COVID Green Recovery Plans for Reducing Social and Economic Inequality
Journal ArticleGiven the current environmental crisis there have been multiple calls for a green recovery from COVID-19 which address environmental concerns and provide jobs in industries and communities economically damaged by the pandemic.
Chinese Tourism Policy and the Economic Impact of International Tourism on the Chinese Economy: a computable general equilibrium scenario analysis of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
Journal ArticleChina has been experiencing high economic growth and has been undergoing a process of economic reform for thirty years. The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games will be held during the process of an important stage of these reforms.
Global economies of scale in the EU-India trade agreement: are they the key to a return to economic growth?
Journal ArticleEconomies of scale are an alternative source of growth particularly at a time when countries are suffering from global economic malaise. The proposed EU-India free trade agreement holds substantial promise as this will create a combined market of over one and a half billion and generate economies of scale from intra-industry trade, which are likely to be concentrated in manufactured products such as chemicals, machinery and transport equipment.
The impact of the economic recession on well-being and quality of life of older people
Journal ArticleThe importance of economic wellbeing is recognized in recent UK Government policy. Older people may be particularly vulnerable to economic fluctuations as they are reliant on fixed incomes and assets which are reducing in value.
Lessons learned from developing a new distance-learning masters course in the green economy
Journal ArticleIt is widely recognised that for the green economy to develop successfully, new educational curricula will be required to help professionals develop appropriate knowledge and skills.
Can ideas be capital? Factors of production in the postindustrial economy: A review and critique
Journal ArticleIt is a widely accepted premise that we are in the midst of a radical change of economic and social relations, associated with terms such as the “knowledge economy”, “weightless economy”, “post-industrial society” or “information society”.