European Journal of Emerging Economics and Management
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items: Climate Vulnerability, Economic Resilience, and Policy Adaptation in Developing Economies: An Integrative Analysis
items: Agglomeration Economies, Environmental Governance, And Esg Integration: A Multi-Scale Analysis of Industrial and Regional Dynamics in China
items: Political Embeddedness, Audit Architecture, and Corporate Tax Avoidance in Financially Regulated Banking Systems: Evidence from Emerging and Islamic-Oriented Markets
items: Political Economy of Corporate Tax Behavior, Earnings Management, and Market Power in Emerging and Advanced Economies
items: Hybrid Security Orders, Non-State Violence, and the Political Economy of Insecurity in Nigeria’s Conflict Ecosystem
items: Climate-Resilient Infrastructure and Financial Vulnerabilities: Integrating Risk, Policy, and Systemic Adaptation
items: Corporate Incentives, Tax Shelter Dynamics, And the Political Economy Of Multinational Profit Shifting
items: Networked Power, Ideological Realignment, And Security Transformation In The Contemporary Middle East
items: THE PRICE OF WINNING: WHEN INDIVIDUAL BONUSES BACKFIRE ON TEAMS
items: THE ENDURING VALUE OF FLEXIBILITY: HOTEL PRICING DYNAMICS AND BEHAVIORAL CONSUMER RESPONSES TO RISK MITIGATION OPTIONS
items: Sacrifice, Suffrage, and Sweat: An Experimental Analysis of Democratic Choice and Effort Provision in Teams
items: Market Share Dynamics as A Collusion Clue: A Look at The European Heavy Vehicle Industry
items: Evaluating the Efficacy of Information Campaigns and Ecolabels by Environmental Non-Governmental Organizations in Mitigating Environmentally Harmful Components
items: Cultivating Organizational Well-Being: The Impact of Empowering Leadership and Psychological Strengths on Trust and Flourishing
items: Bridging Digital Divides: Examining Data Mobility and System Compatibility Across Online Platforms

Climate Vulnerability, Economic Resilience, and Policy Adaptation in Developing Economies: An Integrative Analysis
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description: Developing economies confront a complex interplay between climate change vulnerabilities, economic resilience, and policy adaptation strategies. This study critically examines the multidimensional challenges posed by environmental perturbations and their implications for sovereign debt, financial markets, and social inequalities. Drawing upon an extensive review of empirical and theoretical literature, the research integrates insights from climate science, economics, and policy analysis to illuminate the systemic risks inherent in climate-sensitive sectors. Particular attention is given to the disproportionate effects on developing countries, where infrastructural limitations, financial fragility, and socio-political constraints exacerbate vulnerability (Ravindranath & Sathaye, 2002). The study systematically explores the mechanisms by which climate-induced shocks translate into economic stress, including increased sovereign borrowing costs, market volatility, and disrupted trade flows (Beirne et al., 2021; Boitan & Marchewka-Bartkowiak, 2022). Furthermore, it evaluates the efficacy of adaptation strategies and mitigation policies in enhancing resilience, with a focus on both governmental and non-governmental interventions, including health valuation frameworks (Organization WH, 2023) and technological innovations in energy and carbon footprint reduction (Rees & Wackernagel, 2023; Pasek et al., 2023). The research synthesizes current debates on climate finance, policy design, and international negotiation dynamics, underscoring the tensions between equity, economic efficiency, and environmental sustainability (Schroeder, 2010; Lange et al., 2010). Ultimately, the article advances a conceptual framework for integrating environmental, social, and economic dimensions into coherent policy responses, highlighting avenues for future research and cross-sectoral collaboration.
subject: Articles
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subject: Climate change adaptation
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subject: economic resilience
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subject: developing countries
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subject: policy analysis
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creator: Dr. Emilia Novak
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Dr. Emilia Novak (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-12-20
publication date: 2025-12-20
starting page: 28
ending page: 32

Agglomeration Economies, Environmental Governance, And Esg Integration: A Multi-Scale Analysis of Industrial and Regional Dynamics in China
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description: This research investigates the intricate interrelations among industrial agglomeration, environmental regulations, technological adoption, and corporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices within the Chinese context. Drawing upon a synthesis of spatial, social, and economic network analyses, the study emphasizes the mechanisms through which industrial concentration influences pollutant emissions while simultaneously shaping economic growth and public perceptions of sustainability initiatives. The analysis situates the discussion within both theoretical and empirical perspectives, integrating classical frameworks of agglomeration economics with contemporary debates surrounding ESG adoption, corporate social responsibility, and regional policy interventions. By incorporating insights from urban and regional economics, industrial organization, and environmental management, the study explicates the spatial spillover effects inherent to agglomeration and their implications for localized policy-making. Findings reveal that industrial clusters, while enhancing productivity and innovation through density externalities, exhibit complex environmental trade-offs that are mediated by regulatory stringency and technological capacity. Moreover, public awareness and attitudes toward carbon neutrality are increasingly informed by ESG principles, suggesting a convergence of corporate strategy and societal expectations in sustainability transitions. The study offers a nuanced discourse on the duality of industrial agglomeration as both an economic catalyst and an environmental challenge, highlighting policy instruments and governance frameworks capable of aligning growth trajectories with sustainable development goals. Implications extend to regional planning, corporate strategy, and regulatory design, with recommendations emphasizing the integration of ESG criteria into both industrial and municipal decision-making. This paper contributes to scholarly debates by br…
subject: Articles
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subject: Industrial agglomeration
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subject: environmental regulation
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subject: ESG
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subject: spatial spillovers
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creator: Liang Zhao
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Liang Zhao (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-10-18
publication date: 2025-10-18
starting page: 23
ending page: 27

Political Embeddedness, Audit Architecture, and Corporate Tax Avoidance in Financially Regulated Banking Systems: Evidence from Emerging and Islamic-Oriented Markets
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description: Corporate tax avoidance has long been recognized as a strategically important yet institutionally sensitive phenomenon in modern financial systems. Within banking industries, where firms are simultaneously profit-maximizing corporations and custodians of public trust, the dynamics of tax avoidance become even more complex. These complexities are magnified in emerging and institutionally heterogeneous markets, particularly those characterized by political embeddedness, regulatory fragmentation, and religiously informed governance structures such as Islamic banking. This study develops an integrated theoretical and empirical framework to examine how political connections and audit architecture interact to shape tax avoidance strategies in regulated banking environments, with particular emphasis on Islamic financial institutions. Building on agency theory, political economy theory, and institutional theory, the article situates tax avoidance not merely as a technical outcome of accounting choices but as a politically mediated organizational behavior shaped by governance arrangements, ownership structures, and audit mechanisms. In doing so, it engages deeply with the growing body of literature that has examined tax avoidance across corporate contexts, including studies of managerial ability, ownership concentration, internal control, and audit committee characteristics (Akbari et al., 2018; Annuar et al., 2014; Bimo et al., 2019; Al Lawati & Hussainey, 2021). Central to the conceptual architecture of the present study is the proposition that political connections fundamentally alter the risk-reward calculus of tax avoidance, particularly when combined with joint audit regimes that may either constrain or facilitate opportunistic behavior. The empirical and conceptual core of this article is anchored in the seminal work of Ajili and Khlif (2020), who demonstrated that political connections in Islamic banks are systematically associated with higher levels of tax avoidance…
subject: Articles
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subject: Corporate tax avoidance
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subject: political connections
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subject: joint audit
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subject: Islamic banking
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creator: Dr. Matteo Rinaldi
creator: Dr. Sofia K. Marković
creator: Dr. Nabil A. Ben Youssef
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Dr. Matteo Rinaldi, Dr. Sofia K. Marković, Dr. Nabil A. Ben Youssef (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-09-06
publication date: 2025-09-06
starting page: 14
ending page: 22

Political Economy of Corporate Tax Behavior, Earnings Management, and Market Power in Emerging and Advanced Economies
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description: The interaction between corporate taxation, political influence, market structure, and firm-level financial reporting behavior has become one of the most contested domains in contemporary political economy and accounting research. As governments rely increasingly on corporate income taxation while multinational enterprises expand their ability to shift profits across borders, firms have developed increasingly sophisticated strategies to influence both the measurement of taxable income and the political environment in which taxation is determined. This study develops an integrated theoretical and empirical framework that explains how earnings management, tax planning, political connections, and market concentration jointly shape corporate tax outcomes. Drawing upon insights from accounting, economics, and political economy, the article conceptualizes corporate taxation not as a neutral administrative process but as an arena of strategic interaction between firms and the state, mediated by institutional structures, lobbying activity, and market power. The theoretical backbone of the analysis is rooted in classical models of tax compliance and evasion, particularly the deterrence framework articulated by Allingham and Sandmo (1972), which frames tax behavior as a rational response to enforcement probability and penalties. However, this framework is extended by incorporating modern theories of corporate governance and incentives, such as those articulated by Armstrong et al. (2012), which emphasize the internal motivations of managers and the role of compensation structures in shaping tax planning aggressiveness. A central empirical and conceptual anchor of the study is the body of evidence on Malaysian firms, especially the demonstration that earnings management can be used strategically to influence tax policy and political outcomes (Adhikari, Derashid, and Zhang, 2005). This evidence reveals that corporate reporting behavior is not merely reactive to tax rules but ca…
subject: Articles
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subject: Corporate taxation
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subject: Earnings management
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subject: Political connections
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subject: Market concentration
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creator: Dr. Daniel Kowalski
creator: Dr. Ahmed Ben Youssef
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Dr. Daniel Kowalski, Dr. Ahmed Ben Youssef (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-08-26
publication date: 2025-08-26
starting page: 6
ending page: 13

Hybrid Security Orders, Non-State Violence, and the Political Economy of Insecurity in Nigeria’s Conflict Ecosystem
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description: The contemporary Nigerian security landscape is characterized by the coexistence of state institutions, armed non-state actors, community militias, criminal syndicates, religious movements, and transnational terrorist networks, all embedded within a deeply contested political economy. This article develops a theoretically grounded and empirically informed interpretation of Nigeria’s evolving conflict ecosystem by situating it within broader debates on hybrid political orders, non-state actors in international relations, and the global transformation of warfare. Drawing on the analytical frameworks of new wars theory, hybrid governance, and transnational activism, the study demonstrates how Boko Haram, rural banditry, Niger Delta militancy, and inter-religious violence are not isolated pathologies but structurally interlinked outcomes of state fragility, elite competition, and globalized security dynamics (Kaldor, 2006; Boege et al., 2009; Reno, 2011). The article further integrates strategic assessments of global and regional security environments provided by contemporary intelligence analysis to contextualize Nigeria’s conflicts within wider geopolitical and ideological currents (National Intelligence Council, 2023). By doing so, it challenges conventional state-centric interpretations of Nigerian insecurity and instead advances a relational model in which state and non-state actors continuously renegotiate authority, legitimacy, and control. Drawing extensively on the literature on Boko Haram, the Niger Delta, and rural banditry, the study reveals how violence functions simultaneously as a political instrument, an economic strategy, and a form of social ordering (Aghedo & Osumah, 2012; Comolli, 2015; Ikelegbe, 2006; Okoli & Ugwu, 2019). Methodologically, the article employs a qualitative, interpretivist research design based on intensive textual analysis of scholarly literature, policy reports, and international security assessments. This allows for a nuanced reco…
subject: Articles
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subject: Nigeria
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subject: non-state actors
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subject: hybrid political orders
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subject: Boko Haram
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creator: Dr. Elias M. Koffi
creator: Dr. Sofia Renata Alvarez
creator: Dr. Youssef Ben Khaled
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Dr. Elias M. Koffi, Dr. Sofia Renata Alvarez, Dr. Youssef Ben Khaled (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-07-12
publication date: 2025-07-12
starting page: 1
ending page: 5

Climate-Resilient Infrastructure and Financial Vulnerabilities: Integrating Risk, Policy, and Systemic Adaptation
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description: The accelerating impacts of climate change, manifesting through extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and systemic disruptions, necessitate a comprehensive reevaluation of infrastructure resilience and associated financial mechanisms. This research critically examines the theoretical and practical dimensions of climate-resilient infrastructure, exploring the interplay between environmental stressors, risk management strategies, and socio-economic consequences. By synthesizing evidence from multiple domains, including urban economics, energy systems, and disaster finance, this study elucidates the systemic vulnerabilities that underpin contemporary infrastructure networks. Emphasis is placed on integrating climate risk into municipal finance, supply chain logistics, and power system resilience, while evaluating both behavioral and institutional responses to environmental uncertainty. This study adopts a multidisciplinary framework that bridges policy perspectives, engineering considerations, and financial instruments, drawing upon the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (2018) guidelines on climate-resilient infrastructure as a foundational reference. Key findings indicate that effective resilience strategies must transcend technical robustness, incorporating regulatory alignment, stakeholder engagement, and adaptive financial mechanisms. The research underscores the significance of catastrophe bonds, insurance design, and adaptive regulatory policies in mitigating financial and operational risks associated with climate-induced infrastructure shocks. The implications extend to urban planners, policymakers, and financial institutions, highlighting the necessity of coordinated strategies that align environmental sustainability with systemic risk management. This article contributes to the growing discourse on climate resilience by offering a nuanced understanding of the interdependencies between infrastructure integrity, socio-economic stabili…
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Climate resilience
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subject: infrastructure adaptation
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subject: extreme weather
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subject: financial risk
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creator: Dr. Elena V. Petrov
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Dr. Elena V. Petrov (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-01-10
publication date: 2026-01-10
starting page: 1
ending page: 5

Corporate Incentives, Tax Shelter Dynamics, And the Political Economy Of Multinational Profit Shifting
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description: The contemporary architecture of corporate taxation has evolved into a deeply contested institutional field in which legal engineering, managerial incentives, and political bargaining intersect in increasingly complex ways. This article develops a comprehensive theoretical and empirical synthesis of how executive compensation structures, corporate governance arrangements, and multinational organizational forms interact with tax shelter strategies and profit shifting practices. Drawing on a wide spectrum of financial economics, accounting, labor economics, and public finance literature, the analysis situates tax sheltering not as an isolated phenomenon of technical tax planning but as a systemic outcome of agency conflicts, capital market pressures, and the strategic behavior of firms operating across heterogeneous regulatory regimes. A central thread of the argument is that the historical trajectory of tax shelter proliferation and regulatory response, famously conceptualized in the policy-oriented analysis of the early 2000s, remains deeply relevant for understanding contemporary multinational tax avoidance. The seminal account of the “tax shelter battle” articulated the institutional arms race between tax authorities and sophisticated taxpayers, revealing how enforcement capacity, political constraints, and private innovation jointly shape compliance outcomes (Bankman, 2004). This article extends that framework by embedding it within modern theories of corporate governance and global value chains. The study advances three interrelated claims. First, executive compensation and ownership structures create powerful incentives for managers to engage in aggressive tax planning when after-tax cash flows directly feed into performance metrics and equity valuations, a relationship long explored in the literature on agency problems and pay-for-performance (Bebchuk and Fried, 2003; Core et al., 1999). Second, multinational firms’ ability to fragment production and allocate …
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Corporate taxation
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subject: tax shelters
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subject: executive compensation
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subject: multinational firms
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creator: Leonard Moreau
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Leonard Moreau (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-02-10
publication date: 2025-02-10
starting page: 7
ending page: 13

Networked Power, Ideological Realignment, And Security Transformation In The Contemporary Middle East
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description: The contemporary Middle East is undergoing a profound structural reconfiguration marked by the erosion of unipolar external dominance, the proliferation of non-state military actors, the normalization of relations between erstwhile adversaries, and the emergence of ideologically hybrid foreign policy doctrines. This article offers a comprehensive, theoretically grounded, and empirically anchored analysis of this transformation by integrating critical political economy, classical realism, constructivist security studies, and networked geopolitics. Drawing upon a wide range of scholarly works, including Carr’s foundational realist critique of interwar liberalism (Carr, 1939), Agbiboa’s analysis of jihadist organizational transformation (Agbiboa, 2015), and recent scholarship on Gaza, Iran, Hamas, and regional multilateralism, the study advances the argument that the Middle East is transitioning from a system of hierarchical alliance structures to a fluid, networked regional order. In this emerging order, power is no longer monopolized by states or external patrons but is distributed across interconnected nodes composed of states, militias, economic alliances, ideological movements, and security providers. The article situates the October 7 Hamas operation, the Gaza war, the Abraham Accords, Iran’s “Look to the East” doctrine, and the South Caucasus realignment within a unified theoretical framework that explains how declining Western hegemony and intensifying intra-regional interdependence have reconfigured strategic behavior (Hokayem, 2023; Krieg, 2024; Perletta, 2024). Hamas is conceptualized not merely as a militant group but as an adaptive political-military organization embedded in a transnational resistance network (Hamoud, 2024; Brown, 2024). Iran is examined as a hybrid power that fuses ideological resistance with pragmatic multipolar diplomacy (Bazoobandi et al., 2023; Divsallar & Azizi, 2023). The Gulf states and Israel are shown to be redefining security th…
subject: Articles
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subject: Middle East geopolitics
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subject: networked security
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subject: Hamas
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subject: Iran foreign policy
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creator: Dr. Elias Moretti
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Dr. Elias Moretti (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-01-14
publication date: 2025-01-14
starting page: 1
ending page: 6

THE PRICE OF WINNING: WHEN INDIVIDUAL BONUSES BACKFIRE ON TEAMS
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description: Every manager faces a fundamental choice: should you reward your team for cooperating, or for competing? It’s a high-stakes question. Team-based rewards can build a sense of unity but often invite some members to slack off. On the other hand, competitive, winner-take-all bonuses can light a fire under individuals but risk turning colleagues into rivals, leading to less help and even outright sabotage. This article dives into this dilemma, exploring how these forces play out, especially when teams are a mix of high-fliers and steady contributors. We look at the predictions from economic theory and then hold them up against the results of controlled lab experiments that mimic these workplace dynamics. The findings are surprising. Big bonuses don't always spark the extra effort you'd expect, and they certainly don't make up for the loss of helping hands. We also find that while people are reluctant to sabotage their teammates, they are also quick to stop offering help once competition enters the picture. For managers, the takeaway is clear: creating a balanced, mixed-skill team and focusing on more than just individual prizes is often the winning strategy.
subject: Articles
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subject: Personnel economics
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subject: incentive schemes
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subject: rank-order tournaments
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subject: sabotage
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creator: Dr. Nellan J. Forswyth
creator: Dr. Irisa K. Mavrel
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 European Journal of Emerging Economics and Management
date: 2024-12-30
publication date: 2024-12-30
starting page: 72
ending page: 78

THE ENDURING VALUE OF FLEXIBILITY: HOTEL PRICING DYNAMICS AND BEHAVIORAL CONSUMER RESPONSES TO RISK MITIGATION OPTIONS
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description: Have you ever wondered why that "flexible" hotel room always seems to cost a bit more, even when your trip is just around the corner and you're pretty sure you won't cancel? This article dives into that very question. While traditional economics often assumes we're all perfectly rational decision-makers, real-world observations show that our emotions and biases play a huge role in how we choose. We'll explore how hotels navigate this fascinating landscape, blending smart pricing strategies with an understanding of what makes us, the customers, tick. We'll look at how dynamic pricing works, why we feel certain prices are "fair," and the practical realities hotels face when they want to change their rates. By bringing together insights from behavioral science, revenue management, and business strategy, this study aims to give you a clearer picture of these complex market forces and offer some practical takeaways for anyone in the hospitality business.
subject: Articles
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subject: Price Stickiness
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subject: Behavioral Economics
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subject: Hotel Industry
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subject: Dynamic Pricing
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creator: Dr. Corwin E. Lasteur
creator: Dr. Mirena J. Valtrice
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 European Journal of Emerging Economics and Management
date: 2024-12-27
publication date: 2024-12-27
starting page: 60
ending page: 71

Sacrifice, Suffrage, and Sweat: An Experimental Analysis of Democratic Choice and Effort Provision in Teams
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description: Getting people to pull together is one of the oldest challenges of teamwork. In any group, there's a temptation for individuals to slack off and free-ride on the efforts of others. While managers have tried countless ways to solve this problem, one of the most powerful tools might be one we often overlook: democracy. This study explores a simple but powerful idea: what happens when you let a team vote on its own work rules, especially a rule that involves a shared sacrifice? We designed a laboratory experiment where teams of people worked on a real task. Some teams had a costly, unproductive work requirement forced upon them. Others got to vote on whether to adopt that same rule. Our findings were clear. The act of democratically choosing to make a sacrifice dramatically increased the team's productivity—far more than when the rule was simply imposed. It seems that collective choice builds a sense of commitment and legitimacy that helps people overcome the urge to free-ride. This research shows how democratic processes can be a practical tool for aligning individual and group goals, offering fresh insights for how we think about motivation, contracts, and management.
subject: Articles
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subject: Free-riding
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subject: Workplace Democracy
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subject: Team Production
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subject: Costly Signaling
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creator: Dr. Alric N. Vosteyn
creator: Dr. Mirelle T. Karvin
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 European Journal of Emerging Economics and Management
date: 2024-12-24
publication date: 2024-12-24
starting page: 53
ending page: 59

Market Share Dynamics as A Collusion Clue: A Look at The European Heavy Vehicle Industry
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description: This article explores how changes in market shares can subtly signal collusive behavior among companies, focusing specifically on the well-known European heavy vehicle cartel. We used economic analysis tools, including methods to spot sudden shifts and changes in market patterns, to see how market shares behaved when competition was healthy versus when companies were secretly colluding. Our findings show that during the cartel's active period, the market experienced unusual stability and deliberate re-distribution of market shares. We also saw what we call "umbrella effects," where companies not part of the cartel actually benefited. These patterns clearly stray from what you'd expect in a truly competitive market and perfectly match what economic theories predict about cartels. Ultimately, this research highlights that analyzing market shares can be a powerful tool for competition authorities. Especially when combined with advanced economic models and machine learning, it can help them uncover and prevent anti-competitive practices, protecting consumers and ensuring fair markets.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Cartel detection
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subject: market shares
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subject: collusion
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subject: European heavy vehicle industry
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creator: Dr. Linnea F. Drexholm
creator: Dr. Jornis E. Kavleck
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 European Journal of Emerging Economics and Management
date: 2024-12-18
publication date: 2024-12-18
starting page: 40
ending page: 52

Evaluating the Efficacy of Information Campaigns and Ecolabels by Environmental Non-Governmental Organizations in Mitigating Environmentally Harmful Components
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description: Environmental Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) are increasingly stepping up their game, using clever strategies like public awareness campaigns and eco-friendly labels to nudge both consumers and businesses toward a greener path. This deep dive explores just how effective these non-market approaches are in getting rid of harmful ingredients from our products and their supply chains. We'll blend insights from economic theories about information, market signals, and the quiet power of "private politics" to build a clear picture of how NGOs, as trusted third parties, can fix market glitches. They help spark demand for and supply of products that are better for our planet. While getting the word out can really open people's eyes and change what they buy, we also acknowledge that the sheer number of eco-labels out there can sometimes confuse folks. Beyond that, this article carefully looks at the intricate dance between NGO activism, how companies react, and the bigger picture of government regulations. It highlights the tricky bits, the surprising wins, and ultimately, the limits of relying mostly on non-government efforts to protect our environment. Our goal is to offer a clear understanding of when these NGO-led strategies truly make a difference and when they might hit a wall.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Environmental NGOs
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subject: information campaigns
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subject: ecolabels
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subject: environmental protection
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creator: Dr. Selina M. Rathwen
creator: Dr. Leoric D. Faelburn
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 European Journal of Emerging Economics and Management
date: 2024-12-11
publication date: 2024-12-11
starting page: 30
ending page: 39

Cultivating Organizational Well-Being: The Impact of Empowering Leadership and Psychological Strengths on Trust and Flourishing
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description: This article delves into the powerful connection between positive leadership and our inner psychological strengths (what we call Psychological Capital or PsyCap), exploring how they collectively build trust and help people truly thrive at work. We gathered insights from two separate studies in India, surveying individuals in the bustling IT-BPM sector (310 participants) and various other service industries (255 participants). Using advanced statistical modeling, our findings consistently show that when leaders embrace positive approaches, it significantly boosts trust within the organization and strengthens employees' psychological resources. We also discovered that these psychological strengths are a strong indicator of both how much people trust their workplace and how well they are flourishing. Importantly, both positive leadership and our personal psychological strengths directly contribute to a sense of flourishing, even when we consider the role of trust. These insights highlight just how vital it is for organizations to foster empowering leadership styles and help their people build resilience, hope, optimism, and self-belief. Doing so creates a high-trust environment where everyone can truly thrive, offering valuable lessons for building healthier, more vibrant workplaces.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Positive leadership
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subject: psychological capital
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subject: organizational trust
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subject: employee flourishing
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creator: Dr. Sarvin A. Malhotre
creator: Dr. Neha R. Vasrani
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 European Journal of Emerging Economics and Management
date: 2024-12-01
publication date: 2024-12-01
starting page: 10
ending page: 29

Bridging Digital Divides: Examining Data Mobility and System Compatibility Across Online Platforms
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description: The rapid expansion of digital platforms has profoundly reshaped our economies and daily lives, offering incredible ways to connect and simplify tasks. Yet, this growth also brings significant questions about how much control we, as users, have over our own data and how easily we can move it between different services. This article dives into the crucial topics of data portability and interoperability, exploring what they mean for competition, our well-being as consumers, and the rules governing digital spaces. We'll use established economic ideas about what makes it hard to switch services, how networks grow, and how markets compete to understand the challenges posed by today's dominant digital platforms. We'll discuss the real benefits of being able to move our data around more freely, like sparking new ideas and making markets more dynamic. We'll also look at the tricky parts of making different systems work together smoothly. Finally, we'll touch on how different parts of the world, especially the European Union, are trying to tackle these issues. Ultimately, making data truly portable and systems truly interoperable is vital for preventing unfair practices, empowering us as consumers, and ensuring a vibrant, healthy digital world for everyone.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Data portability
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subject: interoperability
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subject: digital platforms
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subject: switching costs
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creator: Dr. Elira M. Vastrin
creator: Dr. Tobias N. Krellan
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 European Journal of Emerging Economics and Management
date: 2024-12-04
publication date: 2024-12-04
starting page: 1
ending page: 9