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Rural development policy in the context of actor-centred institutionalism

open access: yesJournal of Forest Science, 2013
We analysed the formulation of Rural Development Programme of the Slovak Republic for 2007-2013 applying the theory of actor-centred institutionalism and its interaction forms.
Z. Dobšinská   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Rural Labor Supply and Economic Opportunities: Commuting, Migration, Tariffs, and Immigration

open access: yesApplied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Some rural counties remain dependent on agricultural or manufacturing jobs, but an increasing proportion have diversified economics. Rural counties also differ in their abilities to commute to an urban market characterized by higher wages and labor productivity.
Peter F. Orazem, Mary C. Ahearn
wiley   +1 more source

Skill bias in the labour market: Evidence from Iran

open access: yesEconomic Journal of Emerging Markets
Purpose ― Most global economies are dealing with the issue of skill bias. In developing and underdeveloped countries, skill bias poses a problem by preventing the educated from participating in the economy's production function, especially in the long ...
Mehdi Mohebi, Akbar Komijani
doaj   +1 more source

Farmers' Preferences for Gene Editing Crops and Influencing Factors

open access: yesApplied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Gene editing (GE) is gaining momentum worldwide, but limited data on UK farmers' preferences hinders our understanding of its potential impact amid deregulation debates. Based on a survey of 200 English arable farmers, we employ a Latent Class Analysis and Multinomial Logit regressions to investigate current preferences for GE crops.
Bertolozzi‐Caredio Daniele   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Quid Pro Quo Diplomacy

open access: yesGames
Political leaders value public demonstrations of support from foreign leaders and frequently make concessions in order to obtain them. We model the bargaining dynamics surrounding these exchanges and their impact on the recipient leader’s political ...
Matt Malis, Alastair Smith
doaj   +1 more source

A Qualitative Study on Gen Y Women and Shopping Competence

open access: yesJISR Management and Social Sciences & Economics, 2010
Women are known for their love of shopping; what influences their level of competence in shopping has not been studied. This research aims to arrive at a conceptual framework that deals with identification of competencies, moderators that impact the ...
Wajeeha Fatima Javed, Amanat Ali Jalbani
doaj   +1 more source

Heterogeneity in Food Price Inflation Convergence Across the EU: Evidence From Club Dynamics and Structural Breaks

open access: yesAgribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study examines food price inflation rate convergence among EU27 Member States from 2005 to 2024, focusing on structural breaks, external shocks, and regional disparities. Using panel unit root tests and club convergence analysis, the findings reveal no overall convergence but identify multiple convergence clubs.
Tibor Bareith, Imre Fertő
wiley   +1 more source

Anarchy Is What Explains the History of International Relations

open access: yesVestnik MGIMO-Universiteta, 2019
The article examines the major events of the two previous centuries of international relations through main concepts of political realism. The author argues that in order to understand the present dilemmas and challenges of international politics, we ...
William C. Wohlforth
doaj   +1 more source

Does a Specialized Niche Market Vegetable Processor Enjoy Bargaining Power?

open access: yesAgribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Agribusiness companies may achieve competitive advantage through specialization within niche markets. One such niche is the fresh‐cut fruit and vegetable market, which has been steadily growing in Germany. This study examines whether the specialization of a German fresh‐cut producer grants it with market power within this niche market.
Nikolas Bublik   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Power of Unity: Collective Action and Smallholder Agricultural Performance in West Africa

open access: yesAgribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT We analyze the impact of collective action through farmer‐based organizations (FBOs) on smallholders' farm performance and income inequality in Ghana, Benin, The Gambia, and Mali. We find that FBO membership increases cereal yield in Ghana and The Gambia, legume yield in Mali, ruminant numbers in Benin and The Gambia, and total farm income in ...
Emmanuel Donkor   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

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