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Broke Autocrats, Broken Elections: Trade Shocks and Electoral Fraud in Autocracies

Economics &Politics, Volume 38, Issue 2, Page 542-559, July 2026.
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
wiley   +1 more source

Statistical Modeling of Seafood Fraud Highlights Uncertainties in Products From Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada: Revisiting Hu et al. (2018). [PDF]

J Food Sci
Phillips JD, De Vuono-Fraser FA.
europepmc   +1 more source

When Compromise Becomes Standoff: Joint Implementation and the Case of the European Public Prosecutor's Office

Governance, Volume 39, Issue 3, July 2026.
ABSTRACT This article explores endogenous problems of joint implementation in multi‐level systems. Focusing on the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO), we theorize a causal mechanism of conflict deferral, whereby contentious negotiations are resolved through deliberately ambiguous legislation that postpones conflict to the implementation stage ...
Adina Akbik, Ana Bobic, Christian Freudlsperger, Marta Migliorati   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Can Citizen Science Be a Key Factor in the Fight Against Mislabeling? Discovering What Squid Is on the Plate. [PDF]

Foods
Muñoz-Colmenero M, Vargas-Ramírez M, Perdiguero P, Ballesteros I, Beroiz B, Gil F, Linacero R, Horreo JL.   +7 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Multi‐Elemental Analysis for Geographical Tracing of Chickpeas Produced in Nearby Locations Around a Protected Geographical Indication

Plant, Cell &Environment, Volume 49, Issue 7, Page 4341-4351, July 2026.
ABSTRACT The multi‐elemental profile has repeatedly been proposed as a reliable indicator of the geographical origin of plant‐derived foods, as mineral composition accurately reflects the local soil geochemistry and environmental factors. However, this approach may fail in distinguishing specimens from nearby locations, which are expected to be exposed
Ana Sayago, Raúl González‐Domínguez, Ángeles Fernández‐Recamales   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Risk Assessment in Food Safety. [PDF]

Foods
Bragotto APA.
europepmc   +1 more source

The Potential for Tax Reforms in Post‐War Ukraine

Scottish Journal of Political Economy, Volume 73, Issue 3, July 2026.
ABSTRACT We analyze the major challenges for the Ukrainian tax system for the post‐war recovery of Ukraine. We identify the main areas of concern related to low compliance and high tax evasion and avoidance. Drawing on the recent economic literature and other countries' experiences, we propose realistic reforms to increase tax compliance and support ...
Anna Abate Bessomo, Arjen Siegmann, Oksana Volkova   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Artificial Intelligence in Religious Certification: A Comprehensive Review of Halal Digitalization, Compliance Integrity, and Future Directions. [PDF]

Int J Food Sci
Riaz MN, Irshad F, Haider MB.
europepmc   +1 more source

Detective Work and Invisible Assessments: Unpacking Discretionary Processes in Welfare Decision‐Making

Social Policy &Administration, Volume 60, Issue 4, Page 720-729, July 2026.
ABSTRACT Frontline discretion serves as a core function in welfare delivery. However, little is known about the process between input and output of discretionary assessments. As welfare administrations increasingly explore automated decision‐support systems to improve consistency and efficiency, it becomes crucial to understand the mechanisms and ...
Maria G. Volckmar‐Eeg, Silje Andresen
wiley   +1 more source

Research note: A machine learning approach for authentication of laying hen housing systems based on egg quality parameters. [PDF]

Poult Sci
Van Nerom S, De Grande A, Heim R, Delezie E, Buyse K.   +4 more
europepmc   +1 more source