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on Agricultural Economics |
| By: | Luis-Felipe Arizmendi |
| Abstract: | By studying the Inca Empire's agricultural accomplishments, we learn how ancient civilizations adapted to their circumstances, used natural resources effectively, and sustained agriculture for millennia. This understanding affects global food production systems as we face land degradation, climate change, and sustainable farming. Inca terrace farming is a sustainable and innovative food production method still relevant today. By studying the past and applying its ideas to modern agriculture, we can make global food production more sustainable and resilient. Keywords: Inca Empire, Terrace farming, Agricultural innovation, Food production, ancient civilizations, Crop diversity |
| Date: | 2025–04 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:arx:papers:2504.15059 |
| By: | Smith, Vincent H.; Pardey, Philip G.; Joglekar, Alison B.; Runck, Bryan C. |
| Abstract: | Governments and donors frequently subsidize crop insurance to mitigate agricultural risks from weather and pests. This approach is costly, with taxpayers funding significant subsidies that often benefit financial services providers more than farmers. Efforts to reduce program costs by triggering payments on area-wide or related indexing schemes are impeded by basis risk—compensating unaffected farmers while failing to pay some farmers whose crops failed. Access to accurate weather data is crucial for addressing basis risk and properly aligning indemnity pools with actual crop failures across regions and seasons. We argue that investing in timely, locally relevant weather data collection, access, and associated informatic services offers greater potential returns than subsidizing conventional crop insurance. These investments yield both immediate and long-term benefits through enhanced informatics products that help farmers prevent or minimize crop losses as their current and future seasons unfold. Over time, these informatics also help better align research and seed system development with variable cropping environments. Moreover, unlike insurance, well-calibrated crop informatic products not only reduce risk (by potentially lowering crop yield and profit variability), they can also increase farm productivity (thereby increasing crop output or profits) and thus enhance farm families’ economic well-being over the long-term. |
| Keywords: | Climate Change, Crop Production/Industries, Risk and Uncertainty |
| Date: | 2025–05–13 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:umaesp:356830 |
| By: | Katsuhito Nohara; Akira Hibiki; Shinsuke Uchida; Jun Yoshida |
| Abstract: | In recent years, the intensification of disasters associated with climate change has posed an increasing threat to agricultural production. Especially, damage to agricultural products caused by disasters can be a significant source of perceived management risk, potentially affecting future farm operations. Meanwhile, adaptation strategies may offer farmers a viable approach to mitigating the management risks associated with the intensification of climate-related disasters. Accordingly, this study employs structural equation modeling to clarify how experiences with past disasters and the resulting perception of management risks affect farmers’ decisions to adopt adaptation strategies. Furthermore, the characteristics of farmers who have adoptedadaptation measures are analyzed using the New Ecological Paradigm scale. The results of this study suggest that it is important to understand in detail the factors that influence farmers' decisions, as well as their attributes and regional characteristics, in order to promote the adoption of adaptation measures. |
| Date: | 2025–05 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:toh:tupdaa:70 |
| By: | Arnaud Lamy (UMR MoISA - Montpellier Interdisciplinary center on Sustainable Agri-food systems (Social and nutritional sciences) - Cirad - Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement - IRD - Institut de Recherche pour le Développement - CIHEAM-IAMM - Centre International de Hautes Etudes Agronomiques Méditerranéennes - Institut Agronomique Méditerranéen de Montpellier - CIHEAM - Centre International de Hautes Études Agronomiques Méditerranéennes - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement - Institut Agro Montpellier - Institut Agro - Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement, Institut Lyfe Research & Innovation Center (ex-Institut Paul Bocuse Research Center) - LYFE - Institut Lyfe (ex-Institut Paul Bocuse)); Sandrine Costa (UMR MoISA - Montpellier Interdisciplinary center on Sustainable Agri-food systems (Social and nutritional sciences) - Cirad - Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement - IRD - Institut de Recherche pour le Développement - CIHEAM-IAMM - Centre International de Hautes Etudes Agronomiques Méditerranéennes - Institut Agronomique Méditerranéen de Montpellier - CIHEAM - Centre International de Hautes Études Agronomiques Méditerranéennes - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement - Institut Agro Montpellier - Institut Agro - Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement); Lucie Sirieix (UMR MoISA - Montpellier Interdisciplinary center on Sustainable Agri-food systems (Social and nutritional sciences) - Cirad - Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement - IRD - Institut de Recherche pour le Développement - CIHEAM-IAMM - Centre International de Hautes Etudes Agronomiques Méditerranéennes - Institut Agronomique Méditerranéen de Montpellier - CIHEAM - Centre International de Hautes Études Agronomiques Méditerranéennes - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement - Institut Agro Montpellier - Institut Agro - Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement); Ophélie Mugel (École Grégoire-Ferrandi (Paris), IRG - Institut de Recherche en Gestion - UPEC UP12 - Université Paris-Est Créteil Val-de-Marne - Paris 12 - Université Gustave Eiffel); Maxime Michaud (Institut Lyfe Research & Innovation Center (ex-Institut Paul Bocuse Research Center) - LYFE - Institut Lyfe (ex-Institut Paul Bocuse)) |
| Abstract: | Faced with increasing recommendations for a more plant-based diet, the catering sector is particularly affected. This study investigates how future chefs' representations and identities (professional or otherwise) influence their intentions to offer less meat-based and more plant-based menus, either by reducing meat in dishes or replacing meat-based dishes with vegetarian options. Theories of representations and multiple identities were chosen to study how future chefs may or may not consider to reduce the amount of meat in their menus, in relation to the literature that shows links between representations, identities, and relationship with meat. Culinary students from two French schools (n = 286) were investigated. Participants' representations of the effectiveness of pro-environmental measures in restaurants were analysed using t-tests, while the association of identities on intentions to reduce meat was examined with bivariate and multivariate regressions. The results indicate that future chefs perceive meat reduction in favour of plant-based products in the offer (dishes, menu) less favourably than other measures (e.g., favouring local sourcing, limiting waste, etc.). Furthermore, environmental, food, and cultural identities are associated to future chefs' intentions to reduce meat in favour of plant-based products. Theoretical and managerial implications are suggested, as well as perspectives for future research. |
| Keywords: | Professional representations, Multiple identities, Professional identity, Sustainable cuisine, Sustainable food system |
| Date: | 2025–04–22 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-05042097 |
| By: | Tamara Mijovic Spasova (Analytica think tank, Skopje, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Faculty of Economics-Skopje); Bojana Mijovic Hristovska (Analytica think tank, Skopje, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Faculty of Economics-Skopje) |
| Abstract: | This comprehensive empirical research examines the landscape of tobacco production in North Macedonia, placing a specific focus on the historical development and economic significance of the tobacco sector within the national and regional agricultural framework. It provides an in-depth analysis of tobacco leaf production, including a comparison with other regional tobacco producers, to contextualize North Macedonia's position in the broader tobacco industry. The study also investigates the dynamics of agricultural imports and exports, with a particular emphasis on raw tobacco, delving into the complex interplay between domestic production and international trade. Central to this empirical research is a critical evaluation of the financial support mechanisms in agriculture, particularly the extensive subsidies directed towards tobacco cultivation. These subsidies are analyzed in terms of their economic rationale and effectiveness, questioning whether the prioritization of tobacco over other crops is justified given the current economic climate and market demands. The empirical research further explores the implications of these subsidy policies in light of North Macedonia's aspirations to align with the European Union's Common Agricultural Policy, which presents unique challenges and opportunities for reforming agricultural support systems. By integrating quantitative data with qualitative policy analysis, the empirical research aims to provide a nuanced understanding of the economic impacts and sustainability of tobacco subsidies. It assesses whether these subsidies are an economically prudent allocation of national resources, especially considering the potential for aligning with EU standards and the necessity to foster a more diversified and sustainable agricultural sector. The findings are intended to inform policymakers and stakeholders, offering strategic insights and recommendations for future agricultural policy development in North Macedonia. Using a descriptive statistical approach, the study evaluates data on tobacco production, subsidy distribution, and trade dynamics. The findings reveal potential misalignments in subsidy allocations and recommend policy adjustments to foster a diversified agricultural sector in alignment with EU standards. |
| Keywords: | Tobacco Production, Agricultural Subsidies, Tobacco subsidies, Tobacco policy, North Macedonia, EU Common Agricultural Policy |
| JEL: | Q18 Q13 F14 H23 |
| Date: | 2024–12–15 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:aoh:conpro:2024:i:5:p:134-147 |
| By: | Fiona Burlig; Amir Jina; Anant Sudarshan |
| Abstract: | Over 2 billion people lack clean drinking water. Existing solutions face high costs (piped water) or low demand (point-of-use chlorine). Using a 60, 000 household cluster-randomized experiment we test an increasingly popular alternative: decentralized treatment and home delivery of clean water to the rural poor. At low prices, take-up exceeds 90 percent, sustained throughout the experiment. High prices reduce take-up but are privately profitable. Self-reported health measures improve. We experimentally recover revealed-preference measures of valuation. Willingness-to-pay is several times higher than prior indirect estimates; willingness-to-accept is larger and exceeds marginal cost. On a cost-per-disability-adjusted-life-year basis, free water delivery regimes appear highly cost-effective. |
| JEL: | O13 Q25 Q53 |
| Date: | 2025–03 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:nbr:nberwo:33557 |
| By: | bin Haimid, Mohd Tarmizi; Tanrattanaphong, Borworn |
| Abstract: | The shrimp farming industry plays a vital role in the economies of both Malaysia and Thailand. In particular, Thailand has historically led shrimp production and exports. However, the industry's growth in Thailand and Malaysia has slowed, with emerging competitors like Vietnam and Indonesia gaining ground. This paper aims to compare the policy frameworks and regulatory measures implemented in Malaysia and Thailand to promote sustainable shrimp farming. It begins by examining the significance of sustainability in minimizing environmental impact while fulfilling global food demands. The study then explores the current status of shrimp farming in each country, evaluates relevant policies and institutional responses, and assesses each country’s comparative advantage in export competitiveness. By analyzing these policies and sustainability practices, this paper identifies strengths, challenges and opportunities for improvement to support a more resilient and competitive shrimp farming sector in both nations. |
| Keywords: | Agricultural and Food Policy, Sustainability |
| Date: | 2025–01–05 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:kuaewp:356883 |
| By: | Kim, Jiyeon; Gammans, Matthew; Sandro Steinbach |
| Abstract: | In February 2025, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) proposed a set of trade measures to counter China’s maritime and shipbuilding dominance. These proposals raised concerns about potential impacts on U.S. agricultural exports. However, such concerns were substantially revised in the final April 17, 2025, determination. This white paper—the first series of analysis in USTR’s Section 301 actions—examines the February 2025 proposal and simulates its hypothetical impacts on U.S. agricultural products exported via ocean bulk cargo shipping. The findings, related to USTR’s original proposal, indicate that port entry fees on Chinese-built vessels could increase U.S. bulk cargo agricultural export costs, while proposed fees targeting Chinese operators would likely have a more modest impact. Additionally, the proposed mandate to shift exports to U.S.-built vessels would be extremely challenging over the proposed timeline, given the current limited availability of U.S.-built vessels. Readers should interpret these findings as an upper bound estimate of the impact of the previously proposed policies, rather than a reflection of current policy. Part 2 of this series will assess the finalized measures. |
| Keywords: | Agricultural and Food Policy, International Relations/Trade, Risk and Uncertainty, Supply Chain |
| Date: | 2025–05–08 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:ndsuag:356835 |
| By: | Magalie Dubois (CEREN - Centre de Recherche sur l'ENtreprise [Dijon] - BSB - Burgundy School of Business (BSB) - Ecole Supérieure de Commerce de Dijon Bourgogne (ESC)); Jean-Marie Cardebat (INSEEC - Institut des hautes études économiques et commerciales | School of Business and Economics, BSE - Bordeaux sciences économiques - UB - Université de Bordeaux - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement); Nikolaos Georgantzis (CEREN - Centre de Recherche sur l'ENtreprise [Dijon] - BSB - Burgundy School of Business (BSB) - Ecole Supérieure de Commerce de Dijon Bourgogne (ESC)) |
| Abstract: | The parallel development of scientific knowledge and technical practices over the last five decades has had a significant impact on sensory wine quality definition and evaluation. We conduct an integrative review of the literature on wine quality evaluation to determine the role of experts in the wine market, considering the recent changes. Following the updated methodology of integrative review proposed by Whittemore & Knafl (2005), we conceptually structure the topic of quality evaluation and valuation in the wine market while critically analyzing the literature. The existence of a market for experts and aggregated peer evaluations is not fully explained by the profitability of the actors involved: wine media and online review aggregators. The residual value necessary for the subsistence of this market seems to be contributed by the wine industry. The present research demonstrates that professional wine evaluation does not meet the demand for quality evaluation and judgment delegation apart from fine wines. Subsequently, with the fall of the search cost for price, information, and expertise, we are witnessing a digital switch toward informal influence. This is to our knowledge the first integrative review spanning the emergence and development of the industry of information and specialized valuation in the major wine markets. |
| Keywords: | information Asymmetry, Wine Ratings, Quality evaluation, Prescription, Digital transformation, Online Review Aggregators, Prosumers |
| Date: | 2025 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-05029839 |
| By: | Han-Yu Zhu; Yin-Ting Zhang; Wen-Jie Xie; Wei-Xing Zhou |
| Abstract: | The stability of the global food supply network is critical for ensuring food security. This study constructs an aggregated international food supply network based on the trade data of four staple crops and evaluates its structural robustness through network integrity under accumulating external shocks. Network integrity is typically quantified in network science by the relative size of the largest connected component, and we propose a new robustness metric that incorporates both the broadness p and severity q of external shocks. Our findings reveal that the robustness of the network has gradually increased over the past decades, punctuated by temporary declines that can be explained by major historical events. While the aggregated network remains robust under moderate disruptions, extreme shocks targeting key suppliers such as the United States and India can trigger systemic collapse. When the shock broadness p is less than about 0.3 and the shock severity q is close to 1, the structural robustness curves S(p, q) decrease linearly with respect to the shock broadness p, suggesting that the most critical economies have relatively even influence on network integrity. Comparing the robustness curves of the four individual staple foods, we find that the soybean supply network is the least robust. Furthermore, regression and machine learning analyses show that increaseing food (particularly rice and soybean) production enhances network robustness, while rising food prices significantly weaken it. |
| Date: | 2025–04 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:arx:papers:2504.08857 |
| By: | Bonhoure, Isabelle; Guba, Beate; Peer, Christian; Labastida, Ignasi (Universitat de Barcelona); Perelló, Josep |
| Abstract: | This systematic literature review explores the role of citizen science (CS) in fostering sustainable urban transformation and urban sustainability. Our findings indicate a significant surge in academic interest, especially between 2022 and 2024, highlighting the growing recognition of CS as a valuable approach to urban sustainability. Using a tool for constructing and visualising bibliometric networks, VOSviewer, we identified three primary thematic clusters: (1) biodiversity, ecology, and conservation; (2) methodologies and practices; and (3) humans and communities. These clusters underscore the diverse contributions of CS, ranging from environmental monitoring to participatory urban planning or community-based research. The review identifies established topics, particularly in biodiversity and conservation, where CS initiatives focus on species monitoring, conservation efforts, and food production. Emerging trends point to interdisciplinary CS applications, integrating community science and citizen engagement, public and environmental health and climate change studies to address complex sustainability challenges. However, underdeveloped niches remain, particularly in the integration of CS with policymaking, the inclusion of underserved or disadvantaged communities in sustainability research and the framing of the later studies within an environmental and climate justice perspectives. This review highlights CS potential to address the complexity of sustainable urban development and urban sustainability challenges, promoting inclusive participation and orienting the effort to actionable solutions. Future trends are likely to further emphasize community science, citizen engagement, and the intersection of human health and climate change. |
| Date: | 2025–04–30 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:socarx:zc7w4_v1 |
| By: | Douglas Gollin; David Lagakos; Xiao Ma; Shraddha Mandi |
| Abstract: | This paper draws on cross-country census data to study how agricultural productivity gaps have evolved over the last four decades. We find little tendency for gaps to decline on average despite global decreases in agricultural employment shares. We analyze the dynamics of agricultural productivity gaps through the lens of an open-economy model of structural change. We calibrate the model using international trade data, which are measured independently from sectoral value added and employment data. Quantitatively, the model predicts that relatively faster physical productivity growth in the non-agricultural sector has, in many countries, offset the movement of labor out of agriculture, leading to persistently lower value added per worker in agriculture. Consistent with the model's predictions, previous exports by sector are strong predictors of agricultural productivity gaps in the current cross-section of countries. |
| JEL: | E01 F11 O11 O41 |
| Date: | 2025–02 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:nbr:nberwo:33529 |
| By: | Narcisse Soglohoun (Chercheur indépendant) |
| Abstract: | This study aims to identify the determining factors in the decision-making process of financial institutions (FIs) regarding the granting or refusal of agricultural credit in Benin. A quantitative study was conducted between April 2021 and May 2022 to collect data from 52 representatives of FIs, such as agencies or branches of decentralized financial systems, located in the municipalities of Banikoara, Savalou, and Klouékanmè. The results show that 65% of the FIs granting agricultural credits are located in villages, hence close to agricultural operations. In contrast, 21% are located in districts, and 12.5% are situated in municipalities. The proximity of FIs to agricultural operations is a determining factor in their decision to grant agricultural credit. However, only 25% of the FIs granting agricultural credits have significant experience in agricultural financing. Additionally, more than half of the FIs (approximately 68.75%) grant agricultural credits to applicants who also engage in non-agricultural income-generating activities. The analysis of risks related to agricultural production, particularly climate risks and crop pests, also plays a crucial role in the decision-making process of FIs. Indeed, the majority of them (93.75%) assess the likelihood of these risks occurring before granting agricultural credit. Approximately 43% of the FIs granting agricultural credits prioritize material guarantees. In light of these results, it is recommended that FIs adopt an integrated analysis process, supported by advanced digital tools and diversified expertise. This would not only improve risk management but also optimize the profitability of agricultural credits, thereby facilitating greater involvement of FIs in financing the agricultural sector. |
| Abstract: | La présente étude a pour objectif d'identifier les facteurs déterminants dans la décision des institutions financières (IF) concernant l'octroi ou non d'un crédit agricole au Bénin. Une étude quantitative a été réalisée entre avril 2021 et mai 2022 pour recueillir des données auprès de 52 représentants d'IF, telles que des agences ou des caisses d'un système financier décentralisé, installées dans les communes de Banikoara, Savalou et Klouékanmè. Les résultats montrent que 65 % des IF qui accordent des crédits agricoles sont situées dans des villages, donc proches des exploitations agricoles. En revanche, 21 % sont installées dans les arrondissements, et 12, 5 % dans les communes. La proximité des IF avec les exploitations agricoles constitue un facteur déterminant dans leur décision d'octroyer un crédit agricole. Cependant, seulement 25 % des IF accordant des crédits agricoles possèdent une expérience significative dans le financement agricole. Par ailleurs, plus de la moitié des IF (environ 68, 75 %) accordent des crédits agricoles à des demandeurs ayant en plus une activité génératrice de revenus non agricole. L'analyse des risques liés à la production agricole, notamment les risques climatiques et les ennemis des cultures, joue également un rôle crucial dans la décision des IF. En effet, la majorité d'entre elles (93, 75 %) évalue la probabilité de survenance de ces risques avant d'octroyer un crédit agricole. Environ 43 % des IF qui accordent des crédits agricoles privilégient les garanties matérielles. Face à ces résultats, il est souhaitable que les IF adoptent un processus d'analyse intégré, soutenu par des outils numériques avancés et une expertise diversifiée. Cela permettrait non seulement d'améliorer la gestion des risques, mais aussi d'optimiser la rentabilité des crédits agricoles, facilitant ainsi l'implication accrue des IF dans le financement du secteur agricole. |
| Keywords: | Bank, microfinance, credit, agriculture, risk, banque, crédit, risque |
| Date: | 2025–03–14 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-05011602 |
| By: | Attila Ulrich (University of Nyíregyháza) |
| Abstract: | This study examines the wine revenues of the Rákóczi family and the exchange rates of wines stored in their cellars destined for foreign markets, based on surviving sources from the period between 1660 and 1709. The Rákóczi family, of Transylvanian princely descent, was among the largest landowners in the Kingdom of Hungary. Their private estates, spanning approximately two million acres, were most profitable in the Tokaj wine-growing region. Revenue generated from wine trade and sales played a crucial role in sustaining an opulent court, maintaining a private military force, and supporting cultural and educational endeavors. The profit derived from a single barrel of wine, depending on its quality, could range from three to ten times the initial investment cost. |
| Keywords: | Viticulture, wine trade, wine prices |
| JEL: | N13 Q13 N73 |
| Date: | 2025–04 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hes:wpaper:0278 |
| By: | Muhammad Zakir Abdullah ("School of Economics, Finance and Banking, College of Business, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 06010, Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia" Author-2-Name: Shri Dewi Applanaidu Author-2-Workplace-Name: "School of Economics, Finance and Banking, College of Business, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 06010, Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia." Author-3-Name: Kirttana Kalimuthu Author-3-Workplace-Name: "School of Economics, Finance and Banking, College of Business, Universiti Utara Malaysia, 06010, Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia." Author-4-Name: Author-4-Workplace-Name: Author-5-Name: Author-5-Workplace-Name: Author-6-Name: Author-6-Workplace-Name: Author-7-Name: Author-7-Workplace-Name: Author-8-Name: Author-8-Workplace-Name:) |
| Abstract: | " Objective - This study simulates paddy productivity across Malaysia's granary areas over a 10-year period, with a focus on the non-linear effects of climate change, particularly rainfall and temperature variability. This study examines how each granary area evolves and reaches its optimal point as climate variability risks increase over time. Methodology/Technique - Using a Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) approach, the analysis estimates the impact of these climate factors on paddy yields. The findings reveal that rainfall has a positive effect on productivity in areas with low rainfall, such as IADA BLS, IADA PP, and MADA, while excessive rainfall has a detrimental, non-linear impact across all regions. Temperature variability has mixed effects, enhancing productivity in IADA PP and IADA KETARA but negatively affecting areas such as IADA MADA and IADA SEM. Findings - A key finding from the simulation is that each granary area reaches its optimal productivity at different times. IADA PP is projected to achieve the highest yield (6.47 tonnes/hectare) in the 10th year, whereas IADA KER is expected to reach the lowest maximum productivity (5.45 tonnes/hectare) in the 5th year. Notably, IADA BLS and IADA KER achieve peak productivity within just 5 years, faster than other regions. Novelty - IADA KEM exhibits the largest improvement, with a 58.7% increase in productivity over a 10-year period, despite its vulnerability to climate variability. These findings highlight the diverse impacts of climate change on paddy yields and the need for region-specific adaptive strategies. Type of Paper - Empirical" |
| Keywords: | Climate change, Granary areas, Markov Chain Monte Carlo, Paddy Productivity. |
| JEL: | Q51 Q54 |
| Date: | 2025–03–31 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:gtr:gatrjs:afr238 |
| By: | Oto-Peralías, Daniel (Universidad Pablo de Olavide); Cuberes, David; Lacuesta, Aitor; Moreno, Carlos |
| Abstract: | This paper examines the relationship between land ownership concentration and the likelihood of hosting large green energy facilities, specifically mega-photovoltaic (PV) plants, defined as those exceeding 50 hectares. Focusing on Spain, we find that municipalities with a higher proportion of agricultural land concentrated in large farms are significantly more likely to accommodate mega PV plants. This effect remains robust after accounting for key factors influencing PV deployment, including terrain ruggedness, solar potential, and proximity to transmission lines and urban centers. To further neutralize unobserved factors that jointly influence land concentration and PV plant location, we leverage cadastral (parcel) data to conduct an intra-municipal analysis at the 0.5×0.5 km grid-cell level. Our findings reveal that grid cells with larger cadastral parcels have a substantially higher probability of being part of a mega PV facility. A simple theoretical model explains this pattern by highlighting the coordination challenges faced by small landowners. Unlike large ones, fragmented landholders struggle to meet developers’ land requirements, which are necessary to cover fixed project costs. Consistent with this mechanism, we also show that areas with irrigated agriculture are less likely to host mega PV plants and exhibit more unequal distributions of plant locations by land size. Finally, we provide external validity by confirming a similar positive association between mega PV plants and land concentration across U.S. counties. These findings underscore the implications of land inequality for the spatial distribution of renewable energy projects, shedding light on the limited local benefits of such investments and the growing opposition from rural communities. |
| Date: | 2025–03–04 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:osfxxx:hakt5_v2 |
| By: | Loopstra, Rachel; Geiger, Ben Baumberg; Reeves, Aaron |
| Abstract: | This paper evaluates the UK Government’s decision to increase the main form of social security by £20 per week during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, exploring whether increasing the generosity of social security for some, but not all, claimants affected food insecurity. Using the Family Resources Survey, we found a decline of about 7 percentage points in food insecurity amongst benefit claimants affected by the uplift compared with claimants not affected (95% CI −13.9 to −0.9%). This association did not change substantively following adjustment for covariates, nor when the model was re-estimated using matching methods. Results were not driven by changes in the composition of claimants over time. These analyses suggest food insecurity could be reduced if the generosity of the social security system increased. In actuality, the UK government went in the opposite direction, removing the £20 uplift in October 2021, potentially exposing claimants to higher rates of food insecurity again. |
| Keywords: | food insecurity; social security; Universal Credit; United Kingdom |
| JEL: | J1 |
| Date: | 2025–04–11 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ehl:lserod:127501 |
| By: | Heblich, Stephan; Redding, Stephen J.; Zylberberg, Yanos |
| Abstract: | We examine the distributional consequences of trade using the New World Grain Invasion that occurred in the second half of the 19th century. We use a newly-created dataset on population, employment by sector, property values, and poor law transfers for over 10, 000 parishes in England and Wales from 1801-1901. In response to this trade shock, we show that locations with high wheat suitability experience population decline, rural-urban migration, structural transformation away from agriculture, increases in welfare transfers, and declines in property values, relative to locations with low wheat suitability. We develop a quantitative spatial model to evaluate the income distributional consequences of this trade shock. Undertaking counterfactuals for the Grain Invasion, we show that geography is an important dimension along which these income distributional consequences occur. |
| Keywords: | international trade; income distribution; geography |
| JEL: | F14 F16 |
| Date: | 2024–09–12 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ehl:lserod:126842 |
| By: | Costa, Francisco J M (FGV EPGE Brazilian School of Economics and Finance); Lima, Francisco Luis; Nunes, Letícia |
| Abstract: | This paper studies the rapid adoption of mechanical harvesting in São Paulo’s sugarcane industry between 2000 and 2010, following a law banning pre-harvest burning. Using land slope as an instrument for mechanization, we find that mechanization triggered structural transformation --- reducing agricultural and increasing manufacturing employment. However, labor reallocation occurred only in agriculture-related industries, not broadly across sectors. A one-standard-deviation increase in mechanization raised employment in linked manufacturing by 3.5 percentage points, primarily among unskilled workers. This shift generated substantial local economic gains: household incomes rose 19 percent, and poverty fell 14 percent. These findings challenge the view of structural transformation as a shift from agriculture to diverse industries. Instead, technological gains in farming strengthen sectoral linkages, deepening the agro-industrial economy rather than diversifying it. Our results also highlight how environmental regulation can shape industrialization by driving sectoral labor reallocation. |
| Date: | 2025–04–30 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:osf:socarx:upxkb_v1 |
| By: | Marine Robuchon (JRC - European Commission - Joint Research Centre [Ispra]); Camille Bernery (ESE - Ecologie Systématique et Evolution - AgroParisTech - Université Paris-Saclay - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique); Ana Cristina Cardoso (JRC - European Commission - Joint Research Centre [Ispra]); Cheikh Abdou Khadre Mbacké Dia (UCAD - Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar [Sénégal]); Franck Courchamp (ESE - Ecologie Systématique et Evolution - AgroParisTech - Université Paris-Saclay - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique); Christophe Diagne (UMR CBGP - Centre de Biologie pour la Gestion des Populations - Cirad - Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement - IRD [Occitanie] - Institut de Recherche pour le Développement - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement - Institut Agro Montpellier - Institut Agro - Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement - UM - Université de Montpellier); Eugenio Gervasini (JRC - European Commission - Joint Research Centre [Ispra]); Gustavo Heringer (UFLA - Universidade Federal de Lavras = Federal University of Lavras, Nürtingen-Geislingen University, Thünen Institute of Biodiversity); Sandrine Pavoine (CESCO - Centre d'Ecologie et des Sciences de la COnservation - MNHN - Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle - SU - Sorbonne Université - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique); David Renault (ECOBIO - Ecosystèmes, biodiversité, évolution [Rennes] - UR - Université de Rennes - INEE-CNRS - Institut Ecologie et Environnement - CNRS Ecologie et Environnement - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique - OSERen - Observatoire des sciences de l'environnement de Rennes - UR - Université de Rennes - INSU - CNRS - Institut national des sciences de l'Univers - UR2 - Université de Rennes 2 - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement); Vanessa Theodoro Rezende (UFLA - Universidade Federal de Lavras = Federal University of Lavras, Universidade do Estado de Minas Gerais = Minas Gerais State University); Anne-Charlotte Vaissière (ESE - Ecologie Systématique et Evolution - AgroParisTech - Université Paris-Saclay - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, ECOBIO - Ecosystèmes, biodiversité, évolution [Rennes] - UR - Université de Rennes - INEE-CNRS - Institut Ecologie et Environnement - CNRS Ecologie et Environnement - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique - OSERen - Observatoire des sciences de l'environnement de Rennes - UR - Université de Rennes - INSU - CNRS - Institut national des sciences de l'Univers - UR2 - Université de Rennes 2 - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement); Céline Bellard (ESE - Ecologie Systématique et Evolution - AgroParisTech - Université Paris-Saclay - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique) |
| Abstract: | Highlights: • 10 invasive alien species (IAS) with economic costs are also threatened. • 27 IAS with economic costs are among the most distinctive species of their group. • One IAS with economic costs, the koala, is both threatened and distinctive. • Those 36 IAS with economic costs are in need of priority protection in their native ranges. • Coordinated management at population-level would maximise conservation outcomes. Abstract: Several studies have revealed species that constitute conservation paradoxes because they are invasive in some areas and threatened in others. However, those studies only considered ecological impacts of invasions and species' threat category as a criterion that makes them conservation priorities. Here, our aim was to highlight further species that cause economic costs because of their invasiveness in some areas while being in need of priority protection in their native ranges. We used the InvaCost database to calculate an economic cost for each invasive alien species (IAS) in this database and explored the threat category, as well as the phylogenetic and functional distinctiveness of these IAS. We also focused on the costliest IAS to reveal their threat category and distinctiveness. Among the 355 species of mammals, birds, and plants constituting IAS with sufficient data on economic costs, we found that 10 species are also conservation priorities because they are threatened in their native range, therefore constituting conservation paradoxes. We further found that 27 IAS with economic costs are also conservation priorities because they are among the most phylogenetically or functionally distinctive, thus constituting conservation challenges. One IAS with economic costs is a conservation priority both because it is threatened in its native range and phylogenetically distinctive: the koala. Finally, we found three conservation paradoxes or challenges among the costliest IAS. Our work stresses to an unprecedented level that some species simultaneously need to be controlled in their invasive range and protected in their native range. |
| Keywords: | Coordinated management, Functional distinctiveness, InvaCost, Phylogenetic distinctiveness, Threat category |
| Date: | 2025–05 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:hal:journl:hal-04993757 |
| By: | Velez-Torres, Irene; Chiavaroli, Chiara |
| Abstract: | While consistent evidence proves that rural women derive important socio-economic benefits from participating in the coca value chain, the extent to which drug economies and antinarcotic policies challenge or reproduce structures of gendered exclusion, particularly in relation to land and labor, remains unclear. This paper examines the intersection of gender, land access disparities, and labor dynamics within coca-producing units, drawing on long-term ethnographic fieldwork in two major coca-producing regions in Colombia. By unpacking these interactions, we contribute a gendered lens to the political ecologies of coca production and antinarcotic policies. |
| Keywords: | gender; political ecology; dispossession; drug policy; substitution programs |
| JEL: | R14 J01 |
| Date: | 2025–04–12 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ehl:lserod:127617 |
| By: | Afees A. Salisu (Centre for Econometrics and Applied Research, Ibadan, Nigeria; Department of Economics, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa); Ahamuefula E. Ogbonna (Centre for Econometrics and Applied Research, Ibadan, Nigeria); Rangan Gupta (Department of Economics, University of Pretoria, Private Bag X20, Hatfield 0028, South Africa); Elie Bouri (School of Business, Lebanese American University, Lebanon) |
| Abstract: | We evaluate the predictive ability of the newly developed climate-related migration uncertainty index (CMUI) and its two components, the climate uncertainty index (CUI) and the migration uncertainty index (MUI), for the return volatility of agricultural commodity prices in both futures and spot markets. Employing a GARCH-MIDAS model, based on mixed data frequencies covering the period from 1977Q4 (with the earliest daily observation on October 3, 1977) to 2024Q1 (with the latest daily observation on March 29, 2024), we conduct both statistical and economic evaluations, including the Modified Diebold-Mariano test, Model Confidence Set procedure, and risk-adjusted performance metrics. The results demonstrate that integrating CUI, MUI, and CMUI into the predictive model of the return volatility of agricultural commodity prices significantly improves forecast accuracy relative to the conventional GARCH-MIDAS-RV benchmark. These findings suggest that the climate and migration related uncertainty indices are both statistically significant and economically relevant, offering enhanced predictive power and investment performance. |
| Keywords: | Climate-related Migration Uncertainty Index, Climate Uncertainty Index, Migration Uncertainty Index, Agricultural commodity prices, GARCH-MIDAS, Forecast evaluation, Economic Significance |
| JEL: | C53 D8 F22 Q02 Q13 |
| Date: | 2025–04 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:pre:wpaper:202516 |
| By: | Yuya AIKAWA; Nobuaki HAMAGUCHI; Tomoko HASHINO; Keijiro OTSUKA |
| Abstract: | While agglomeration economies contribute to the performance of clustered firms, their changing roles are rarely analyzed. This study explores how technology choices and changing nature of agglomeration economies affected firm performance in the Japanese sake (rice wine) brewing industry from 1980 to 2020. Using plant-level data, we find that agglomeration benefits arose from the sale of sake from small unknown firms to large established firms when production was labor-intensive, but its role diminished as scale economies emerged with mechanization. As demand for high-quality sake increased, collective internalization of information spillover benefits appears to become a major source of agglomeration economies. |
| Date: | 2025–05 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:eti:dpaper:25041 |
| By: | Snezana Ristevska-Jovanovska (Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Faculty of Economics – Skopje); Ivona Serafimovska (Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Faculty of Economics – Skopje); Irena Bogoevska-Gavrilova (Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Faculty of Economics – Skopje) |
| Abstract: | Purpose. The purpose of this study is to examine the potential positive relationship between attitudes toward green advertising and consumer purchase intention and its influence on shaping the brand image of green products. By investigating these relationships, the research aims to provide insights into how attitudes toward green advertising can effectively drive consumer behaviour and contribute to the development of a strong, sustainable brand image. Green marketing is used as an alternative strategy to meet consumer needs and as a form of concern for environmental sustainability (Genoveva and Samukti, 2020). According to Chen and Chang (2012), green marketing also reshapes market rules by expanding product offerings and influencing nearly all of a company's activities. These include product modifications, changes in production processes, updates to product packaging, and adjustments in advertising (Ulfiah et al., 2023). Based on the Theory of Planned Behaviour by Ajzen (1991), the combination of attitudes toward behaviour, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control guides the formation of intention, and thus intention is assumed to be an antecedent of actual behaviour (Conner and Sparks, 2005). This research focuses specifically on the dimension of attitudes as the primary internal determinant guiding customer choice. By isolating this aspect, the aim is to provide a more reliable assessment of customers' internal motivations, which are crucial in understanding decision-making processes. The previous research results, as conducted by Nagar (2015), suggest that people tend to behave in ways consistent with their attitudes. Kotler et al. (2016) added that brand image is the perception and belief held by consumers, as reflected in the association embedded in consumer memory. If a product has a good image, then consumers will use the product. Researchers describe the brand image in terms of brand benefits, which are the "personal value" consumers associate with a brand, based on what they perceive the product's attributes will do for them, as noted by Nagar (2015). Alamsyah et al. (2020) suggest that increased awareness of green products can enhance a company's brand image, particularly through effective advertising strategies. In this regard, green advertising not only influences brand image but also plays a significant role in shaping consumers' intention to purchase ecological (green) products. Intention to purchase ecological products is conceptualized as a person's likelihood and willingness to give preference to products with ecological characteristics over other traditional products in one’s purchase considerations (Ali and Ahmad, 2012). In another case, Chan (2001) defines the intention to purchase this type of product as "consumers' behaviour towards a specific type of eco-friendly product to express their concern for the environment". In the context of environmentally friendly products, the basic consumer motivation can be reviewed from the information on environmentally friendly products owned by consumers (Rashid, 2009). Patel and Chugan (2015) highlighted the importance of advertisements focusing on the product's green features, as consumers are more likely to purchase items that offer personal relevance and benefits, rather than those that simply make green claims. Previous studies have confirmed that green advertising can improve consumer purchase intention (Davis, 1994; Haghjou et al., 2013; Kong et al., 2014; Alamsyah et al., 2020; Amallia et al., 2021; Chaniago and Nupus, 2021; Ramadhan et al., 2024) and affect brand image (Nagar, 2015; Chaniago and Nupus, 2021) From here, we propose the following research hypotheses: H1: Attitudes toward green advertising positively affect brand image. H2: Attitudes toward green advertising positively affect purchase intention. Design/methodology/approach. The questionnaire used in this study was adapted from Kong et al. (2014). To test the hypotheses, we employed multiple linear regression in SPSS on a sample of 69 respondents. To validate the factors as conceptualized in the literature, we assessed construct validity through exploratory factor analysis (EFA) using principal component analysis with Promax rotation. Three factors were extracted, purchase intention (4 items), green brand image (3 items), and attitudes toward green advertising (2 items), accounting for 74.680% of the variance. One item from the green advertising factor was removed due to cross-loading issues. All retained items in the EFA model exhibited standardized factor loadings above the recommended threshold of 0.5, as suggested by Hair et al. (2010). Additionally, Cronbach’s alpha coefficients for purchase intention (0.862), brand image (0.763), and green advertising (0.634) indicate strong internal reliability, with values above the 0.7 threshold recommended by Hair et al. (2010), though the green advertising coefficient, while below 0.7, is still considered acceptable according to Griethuijsen et al. (2014). Normality, linearity, and homoscedasticity were confirmed through the examination of standardized residual plots (Tabachnick and Fidell, 2012). Moreover, the variables adhered to acceptable values for VIF and Tolerance (Hair et al., 1995), and the Durbin-Watson test indicated no autocorrelation in the residuals from the regression analysis (Durbin and Watson, 1971). Findings. We created two models to apply multiple linear regression: the first model explores the relationship between attitudes toward green advertising and purchase intention, while the second model investigates the impact of attitudes toward green advertising on brand image. Both overall models are statistically significant. The R square and Adjusted R square values show that attitudes toward green advertising account for 24.1% and 22.9% of the variation in consumers’ purchase intention, respectively, and 11.5% and 10.2% of the variation in brand image. According to the p-value for both regression models, we confirm hypotheses H1 (p-value = 0.004) and H2 (p-value = 0.000). The standardized beta coefficients, as presented in Table 1, indicate that attitudes toward green advertising have the most significant positive impact on purchase intention (0.491), followed by its effect on brand image (0.339). This is supported by the findings of Davis (1994), who believes that environmentally-themed corporate advertising improves both the environmental reputation of companies and their product image, thereby increasing consumers' intent to purchase their products. According to H1 of this research, there is a significant relationship between attitudes toward green advertising and brand image, as also found in previous studies (Nagar, 2015; Chaniago and Nupus, 2021) Therefore, as mentioned in Nagar (2015), initiative by the firm in the form of green advertising, communicating its environmental concerns to the consumers is likely to spill over to the sponsor brand, leading to a positive opinion about the brand’s image, as confirmed by our results. Amallia et al. (2021) confirmed the positive relationship between green advertising and purchase intention, stating that an increased frequency of advertisements can enhance potential consumers' engagement with the ads and increase their knowledge of environmentally friendly products, influencing purchasing decisions based on advertising content. However, the results of the present study contradicted the study by Kong et al. (2014), who found that green advertising did not significantly influence green purchase intention. Instead, Kong’s research identified green corporate perception, eco-labels, and product value as the three most significant determinants of green purchase intention. Originality/value. The results provide a comprehensive understanding of how attitudes toward green advertising affect consumer behaviour and influence the intention to purchase eco-friendly products by building a positive brand image. Extensive research has been conducted to investigate the impact of certain factors on purchase intention, including green marketing, brand image, advertising, and price (Ramadhan et al., 2024); perception of green products, which is conceptualized as a multidimensional variable comprised of green corporate perception, eco-label, green advertising, green packaging, and green product value (Kong et al., 2014). Alamsyah et al. (2020) reviewed the positive correlation among green advertising, green brand image, and customer green awareness of environment-friendly products and their impacts on purchase intention, while Patel and Chugan (2015) pointed out that environmental knowledge, company image, product feature improvisation, and ethical impact are the aspects of green advertising that had positive significant influences on consumers green purchase intention. As well, some researchers have investigated the direct relationship between brand image and purchase intention (Kong et al. 2014; Ramadhan, et al., 2024), or the influence of green marketing on consumers’ purchase decisions mediated by brand image (Genoveva and Samukti, 2020; Chaniago and Nupus, 2021; Ulfiah et al., 2023;). Research has primarily focused on the impact of green advertising on purchase intention (Davis, 1994; Haghjou et al., 2013; Kong et al., 2014; Alamsyah et al., 2020; Amallia et al., 2021; Chaniago and Nupus, 2021; Ramadhan et al., 2024) or the effect of brand image on purchase intention (Kong et al., 2014; Ramadhan et al., 2024). However, there is a research gap regarding the direct influence of attitudes toward green advertising on brand image keeping in mind that the research base that has explored the relationship between green advertising and brand image is scarce (Nagar, 2015; Chaniago and Nupus, 2021). Therefore, the originality of this study is grounded in its focus on attitudes toward green advertising as a driving factor that shapes the brand image and consequently influences the purchase intention of eco-friendly products. However, further research may be conducted by examining a particular type of green advertisement, such as online advertising and social media activities. The results provide valuable insights for marketers, encouraging them to continue investing in environmental responsibility and developing effective advertising strategies for their products. Therefore, to create a favourable attitude toward eco-friendly products, more intensive marketing communications, and green advertising strategies should be employed. |
| Keywords: | Green advertising, Purchase intention, Brand image |
| JEL: | M31 |
| Date: | 2024–12–15 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:aoh:conpro:2024:i:5:p:23-27 |
| By: | Thanh Nguyen-Xuan,; Dzung Nguyen-Le,; Quan Tran-Anh,; Tung Nguyen-Duy,; Thanh Ngo-Duc |
| Abstract: | This study investigates drought conditions in Vietnam and its seven sub-climatic regions using the Standardized Precipitation-Evapotranspiration Index (SPEI). SPEI was derived from daily, high-resolution (10-km) precipitation and temperature products from the CMIP6-VN dataset, which statistically downscaled CMIP6 global models. Performance evaluation of 22 CMIP6-VN models confirmed their accuracy in representing precipitation and temperature characteristics for the reference period (1985–2014). Regarding the future period (2015–2099) under three Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs) (SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5, and SSP5-8.5), significant warming is projected across Vietnam, while precipitation projections remain uncertain, with most areas anticipated to experience slightly increased rainfall. SPEI results indicate that precipitation significantly influences drought conditions more than temperature, accounting for approximately 70% of the SPEI trend under SSP5-8.5, which consequently introduces substantial uncertainty in drought projections. Drought conditions under different global warming levels (GWLs) were investigated, showing that while drought may not occur more frequently at high GWLs, more extreme drought events are projected. Five models exhibiting the most pronounced increasing drought trends were further analyzed, revealing a eterioration of all drought characteristics, particularly in the Northwest, Northeast, and Central Highlands. Copula statistical analysis reveals that drought events with higher return periods tend to be more prolonged and severe in the future. |
| Keywords: | Vietnam |
| JEL: | Q |
| Date: | 2025–04–11 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:avg:wpaper:en18043 |
| By: | Quan-Hoang Vuong; Minh Hoang Nguyen |
| Abstract: | In response to escalating environmental crises, this paper introduces Nature Quotient (NQ) as a distinct and essential form of intelligence that enables humans to comprehend, adapt to, and harmonize with complex natural systems. Grounded in Granular Interaction Thinking Theory (GITT), NQ is defined as the capacity to perceive, process, and organize information about ecological interconnections—thereby fostering deeper ecological consciousness and guiding sustainable behavior. The paper posits that cultivating high NQ can counteract the anthropocentric biases inherent in conventional intelligence models and catalyze a socio-cultural shift from an eco-deficit paradigm to an eco-surplus culture. The conceptualization of NQ opens promising directions for interdisciplinary research, environmental education, and policy-making aimed at biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation, and ecological resilience. Developing robust theoretical and empirical tools to measure NQ remains an urgent and necessary endeavor. |
| Keywords: | Nature Quotient; NQ; ecological intelligence; environmental sustainability; biodiversity conservation; human-nature interactions; eco-surplus culture |
| JEL: | Q01 Q00 |
| Date: | 2025–05–12 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:sol:wpaper:2013/390547 |
| By: | Jacob T. Bradt; Joseph E. Aldy |
| Abstract: | Flood protection infrastructure investments, such as Army Corps of Engineers levees, can enhance resilience to flood risks amplified by climate change. We estimate levees’ benefits by exploiting repeat residential property transactions. In areas protected by levees, home values increase 3-4 percent. Levees impose adverse spillover flood risks that reduce home values in nearby areas by 1-5 percent. Capitalized benefits in protected areas are progressive, but adverse spillover impacts are regressive. Capitalized benefits at levee construction do not vary by race, but racial sorting occurs post-construction. The local political economy of levee construction can explain the distribution of winners and losers. |
| JEL: | H22 H23 Q54 Q58 |
| Date: | 2025–03 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:nbr:nberwo:33633 |
| By: | Tamara Kaftandjieva (School of Economics and Business, University of Ljubljana); Metka Tekavčič (School of Economics and Business, University of Ljubljana); Atanas Kočov (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering – Skopje, Ss Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje) |
| Abstract: | The wine industry in the Balkans holds significant potential for fostering sustainable regional development, but it also faces numerous environmental, economic, social, and regulatory challenges. Through a qualitative study based on semi-structured interviews with professionals in the Balkan wine industry, this article explores the most pressing sustainability challenges and proposes strategic solutions for overcoming these barriers. Grounded in sustainability theories, including the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) framework and Stakeholder theory, the findings highlight the collaborative initiatives, technological innovation, implementation of circular economy principles, policy reform, and social initiatives as pivotal to fostering sustainable practices. This research contributes to the literature on regional sustainable development by offering new insights into industry-specific challenges and solutions, providing a conceptual framework for further exploration and policy formulation in the context of the Balkans. |
| Keywords: | Sustainability, Balkan wine industry, Regional development, Qualitative study |
| JEL: | Q13 |
| Date: | 2024–12–15 |
| URL: | https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:aoh:conpro:2024:i:5:p:211-219 |