Growth and Spatial Dependence - The Mankiw, Romer and Weil model revisited [PDF]
The aim of this paper is to analyze the theoretical and econometric implications of omitting spatial dependence in the Mankiw, Romer, and Weil model. Indeed, the international distribution of income levels and growth rates suggests the existence of large
Cem Ertur, Thiaw Kalidou
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Exploring Sustainable Growth: Eco‐Innovation Among Small and Medium‐Sized Enterprises
ABSTRACT We examined how small and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) in the aerospace industry developed capabilities for eco‐innovation, specifically SMEs enrolled in a green transition mentorship programme. To this end, we conducted multiple case studies over 2 years (August 2022 to November 2024) to gather data through semi‐structured interviews with ...
Coralie Gagné +5 more
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Does Sending Farmers Back to School Have An Impact? A Spatial Econometric Approach [PDF]
Replaced with revised version of paper 02/08/07.agricultural economics, spatial econometrics, economic development, Labor and Human Capital, Q12, C59, O13,
Resosudarmo, Budy P., Yamazaki, Satoshi
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Automating Sustainability: How Climate Action Unlocks the ESG Potential of Industrial Robotics
ABSTRACT The convergence of Industry 4.0 and global sustainability goals presents a critical paradox: while automation drives efficiency, its net impact on comprehensive environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance remains contested. This study investigates the relationship between industrial robot and country‐level ESG performance across 63
Brahim Bergougui
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Smart Cities Leading the Green Transition: Linking Open Innovation and Entrepreneurial Dynamics
ABSTRACT Smart cities today are vibrant spaces where technology, collaboration, and sustainability come together to shape a better future. The green transition in cities is not just about building greener infrastructure or cutting emissions. It also changes how people, institutions, and businesses think and act.
Filippo Marchesani, Nabila Abid
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SPATIAL AND SECTORAL PRODUCTIVITY CONVERGENCE BETWEEN EUROPEAN REGIONS, 1975-2000 [PDF]
This paper analyzes the evolution of labor productivity disparities among 145 European regions over 1975-2000 according to the concepts of ƒã- and ƒÒ-convergence and emphasizes the importance of including spatial effects and a disaggregated analysis at a
Julie Le Gallo, Sandy Dall'erba
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Spatial Econometrics: a Personal Overview [PDF]
The paper is based on the invited lecture given at the Katowice University of Economics in June 2012. In the paper the beginnings of subdiscipline called spatial econometrics are presented. The history of spatial statistical analysis and its influence on
Paelinck, Jean H.P.
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Costly Signals and Cheap Talk: Measuring the Decoupling of ESG Routinisation and Greenwashing Risk
ABSTRACT Greenwashing is a systemic challenge to sustainable finance, yet prevailing ESG metrics still tend to equate more disclosure with more sustainability. We develop a dual‐index framework to compare firms' ESG ‘talk’ and ‘walk’ using hard data. An ESG Routinisation Index approximates the costly integration of sustainability into emissions, safety
Giacomo Zatini +2 more
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REGIONAL CONVERGENCE AND THE IMPACT OF EUROPEAN STRUCTURAL FUNDS OVER 1989-1999: A SPATIAL ECONOMETRIC ANALYSIS [PDF]
This paper estimates the impact of structural funds on the convergence process between 145 European regions over 1989-1999. Since the majority of these funds finance transportation infrastructures, they induce spillover effects, industry relocation and ...
Julie Le Gallo, Sandy Dall'erba
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ABSTRACT This study examines how environmental regulations can drive technological change, drawing on the innovation systems perspective and the strong Porter hypothesis (SPH). The SPH suggests that well‐designed stringent regulations can foster innovation and enhance firm competitiveness, performance, and survival, yet prior research remains largely ...
Muhammad Zubair Khan +3 more
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