Broke Autocrats, Broken Elections: Trade Shocks and Electoral Fraud in Autocracies
ABSTRACT We argue that when terms‐of‐trade (ToT) shocks reduce resource rents, autocrats lose the fiscal capacity to sustain loyalty through patronage and increasingly rely on electoral manipulation as a survival strategy. We present a simple model in which rents finance patronage in normal times, while adverse shocks reduce the effectiveness of ...
Antonis Adam, Sofia Tsarsitalidou
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Do budget deficits cause current account deficits? a re-evaluation utilizing military expenditures as an instrumental variable. [PDF]
Liu H, Ren J.
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ABSTRACT Although organizational purpose (OP) has recently gained attention in entrepreneurship research, its motivational potential in startups remains underexplored, limiting the development of effective purpose‐driven strategies to enhance employee work engagement (WE) and startup performance.
Julien A. Nussbaum +3 more
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The impact of intelligent devices utilization on household medical expenditure of older adults in China. [PDF]
Wang J, Wang L.
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Unlocking female CEOs' contribution to the internationalization of family‐controlled firms
Abstract Are female CEOs better or worse than male CEOs for the internationalization of family‐controlled firms? By addressing this question, we draw on Upper Echelons Theory (UET) and complement it with insights from the Behavioral Theory of the Firm (BTF) to examine the moderating role of governance and ownership openness. Using a large panel of 2150
Alfredo D'Angelo +3 more
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Heterogeneous impacts of fear and policy on building energy use during COVID-19 in South Korea. [PDF]
Yoo J, Kim D, Kim M.
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Learning gains from work placements: Innovative behavior and the role of emotional competencies
Abstract The importance of innovative behavior (IB) has been well documented, and the engagement of employees in IB has become a tacit norm in many organizations. It has also been understood that IB is emotionally charged. However, little research has concentrated on whether higher education (HE) providers can foster IB in university students, and ...
Marco Furlotti, Helen Shipton
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The impact of air pollution on employment mobility of college graduates in the Yangtze River Delta. [PDF]
Zeng B, Gao W, Wei B, Shu X.
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The Impact of Climate Risks on Corporate Debt Financing
ABSTRACT As global resource demands and climate pressures grow, companies face the dual challenge of sustainability and environmental responsibility. Using panel data from U.S. publicly listed firms (2014–2022) and a text‐based proxy for climate risks, this study explores the impact of just transition climate risks on corporate debt financing.
Xiaowei Ma +3 more
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How family sports behavior shapes adolescent sleep: mediating effects in causation. [PDF]
Wu W, Xie A, Li X, Xun Y.
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