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Abstract Why and when do cities vote for the left? The emergence of the urban–rural divide in the United States in the 1930s is inconsistent with canonical theories of cleavages. This paper introduces an explanation: agglomeration effects. The provision of government services is more efficient in urban environments because of nonrivalries, economies of
Theo Serlin
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A Farewell to Arms… Manufacturing: Learning From a Landmine Producer Who Became a Deminer
ABSTRACT Certain industries—labeled “dirty,” “sinful,” “stigmatized,” or “controversial”—are under public scrutiny because of the ethical, social, and environmental concerns that they raise. Previous research has typically focused on the industry or organizational level of analysis, examining how companies in controversial industries can enhance their ...
Marco Guerci, Luca Carollo
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Local economic resilience and economic specialization in Greece during the crisis
Abstract This paper scrutinizes the issue of economic resilience, aiming to detect the existence of a systematic link with economic specialization. To this end, the paper conducts an empirical analysis at the local (i.e., municipal) level of Greece during the economic crisis period (2009–2015), providing cartographic visualizations and spatial ...
Panagiotis Artelaris +2 more
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ABSTRACT This study investigates the phenomenon of corporate social responsibility (CSR) decoupling, wherein firms' CSR disclosures diverge from their actual CSR performance, often resulting in misleading portrayals of environmental and social commitments commonly associated with greenwashing.
María Consuelo Pucheta‐Martínez +2 more
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Assessment of longevity risk: credibility approach. [PDF]
Yıldırım Külekci B +1 more
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Fertility incentives in Canada: Period and cohort perspectives
Abstract We study the fertility effects of the 1997 Quebec Family Policy using two complementary approaches: (i) a period‐based repeated cross‐sectional analysis that examines the impact on period fertility (i.e., fertility rates in a given calendar year, such as births per 1,000 women age 15 to 49), and (ii) a cohort‐based panel analysis that examines
Siha Lee, Sitian Liu
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Visual Analysis of Research Hotspots in Geriatric Nursing Education in China and Abroad. [PDF]
Li Q, Bu Z, Xue M, Huang A, Tu W, Xu G.
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How did the Canada Child Benefit affect household bargaining?
Abstract Child benefits in Canada are sizable, targeted to children and paid to custodial mothers, and so might be expected to affect household resource allocations and spousal bargaining. The introduction of the Canada Child Benefit in July 2016 more than doubled the amount of child benefits received by households with children. We estimate the effect
Shirleen Manzur, Krishna Pendakur
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Inclusive Aging in Korea: Eradicating Senior Poverty. [PDF]
Kang J, Park J, Cho J.
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ABSTRACT Care leavers often encounter considerable health and well‐being challenges, underscoring the need for continued support into early adulthood. This small‐scale mixed‐methods study explored the health, well‐being and extended care experiences of participants in the South Australian Next Steps pilot program for residential care leavers, assessed ...
Sally‐Ann Keipert +3 more
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