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Broke Autocrats, Broken Elections: Trade Shocks and Electoral Fraud in Autocracies
Economics &Politics, EarlyView.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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Golden weapons and golden fetters: From the gold standard to the new geopolitics
The Economic History Review, EarlyView.Abstract This paper explores the historical relationship between monetary regimes, security concerns, and geopolitical tensions, particularly focusing on the role of gold. Throughout history, monetary systems have been deeply intertwined with international state systems and security provisions.
Harold James
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How Does the NSFR Regulatory Constraint Affect Profitability and Lending? Evidence From EU Banks
European Financial Management, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This paper analyzes the relationship between long‐term liquidity regulatory constraints, profitability, and lending activities in the EU banking sector. In particular, we examine how Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) liquidity requirements impact the profitability and the core banking activities of 187 banks. Our findings reveal that higher NSFR
Paolo Agnese +3 more
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ESG Thematic Bonds in Emerging Markets: Risk, Uncertainty, and Ambiguity
European Financial Management, EarlyView.ABSTRACT We examine the impact of risk aversion, ambiguity, and uncertainty (geopolitical and economic) on the ESG thematic bond markets in emerging countries. We analyze ESG sovereign (both USD and local currency denominated) and corporate bond markets on the aggregate and regional levels.
Nebojsa Dimic +3 more
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Do Kazakh Regions Converge? [PDF]
Even though Kazakhstan is one of the most successful transition countries in Central Asia it has been neglected in the literature on regional convergence.
Carmen Wieslhuber, Miriam Frey
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How Does Credit Information Sharing Shape the Cyclicality of Bank Liquidity Creation?
Financial Review, EarlyView.ABSTRACT We investigate the effect of credit information sharing in the banking sector on the fluctuations of bank liquidity creation over the business cycle. Using the Berger and Bouwman comprehensive measure of bank liquidity creation and data representing 354 banks from 40 developing countries between 2012 and 2020, we find that on‐ and off‐balance ...
Jeffrey Ighedosa +2 more
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International Journal of Applied Linguistics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This article investigates the nature, effectiveness, and implications of English private tutoring (EPT) among Grade 11 students in rural Kazakhstan. Drawing on survey responses from 160 students within a larger sample of 740, the study examines participation patterns, motivations, perceived benefits, and the financial and social costs ...
Anas Hajar, Mehmet Karakus
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Insight into the genetic diversity of Hyalomma scupense, Ixodes persulcatus, Haemaphysalis punctata and Argas persicus in Kazakhstan. [PDF]
Exp Appl AcarolAwulibieer M +9 more
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International Journal of Applied Linguistics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Kazakhstan has emerged as a non‐traditional destination for international students through the expansion of English‐medium instruction and government‐funded scholarship schemes. This convergent mixed‐methods study examines how degree‐seeking international students from non‐Commonwealth of Independent States countries adapt to academic ...
Kymbat Yessenbekova, Anas Hajar
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Population-based ultrasound prevalence and risk factors for cystic echinococcosis in endemic Kazakhstan. [PDF]
PLoS Negl Trop DisIsmailova G +6 more
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