Journal of Financial Economic Policy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 22, 2024
Purpose
The
purpose
of
this
study
is
to
examine
institutional
quality’s
absorptive
capacity
in
African
countries’
remittances-finance
nexus.
Design/methodology/approach
A
balanced
panel
data
set
thirty
countries
between
2000
and
2022
used
for
the
study.
adopts
an
augmented
mean
group
(AMG),
method
moment
quantile
regression
(MMQR)
two-step
system
generalized
(2SGMM)
as
estimation
techniques
due
nature
set.
Findings
findings
direct
effect
reveal
that
remittances
do
not
constitute
growth
financial
development,
while
quality
promotes
development
long.
moderating
linkages
shows
interactive
term
has
a
significant
positive
on
region.
Hence,
moderates
impact
remittances.
These
results
are
robust
different
proxies
estimates
obtained
from
MMQR
2SGMM.
Practical
implications
This
study,
therefore,
suggests
essential
development.
should
be
seen
one
instruments
can
develop
sector
rather
than
survival
mechanisms
households.
Originality/value
contributes
literature
by
unearthing
nexus
countries,
which
extant
studies
have
neglected.
Natural Resources Forum,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
48(1), P. 274 - 291
Published: Jan. 18, 2024
Abstract
This
study
aims
to
investigate
the
effects
of
energy
consumption,
globalization,
and
combustible
renewable
waste
consumption
on
ecological
footprint
in
United
Kingdom.
The
utilizes
data
from
1970
2015
using
econometrics
techniques,
including
Fourier
autoregressive
Distributive
Lag
(Fourier
ADL)
co‐integration
test,
distributive
lag
(ARDL),
co‐integrating
regression.
results
ADL
ARDL
bounds
tests
indicate
a
long‐term
relationship
among
variables
examined.
outcomes
model
regression
demonstrate
that
economic
growth
contribute
positively
footprint.
However,
there
is
negative
impact
Furthermore,
gradual
shift
causality
test
identifies
one‐way
causal
between
investigated
variables.
acclaims
British
government
should
prioritize
implementing
policies
transition
sustainable
sources.
Sustainable Development,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
32(5), P. 5538 - 5549
Published: April 1, 2024
Abstract
Sustainable
development
serves
as
a
guiding
principle
for
societies
aiming
to
progress
beyond
purely
economic
measures
of
well‐being.
This
paper
constructs
composite
indicator
based
on
the
framework
equitable
and
sustainable
Well‐being
(BES),
integrating
105
indicators
Italian
regions
over
period
2018–2022.
The
results
show
that
provinces
Bolzano
Trento
led
ranking.
Regionally,
those
in
north
scored
highest
2022
(0.603),
followed
by
central
region
(0.556)
south
(0.404).
Disaggregated
data
12
BES
dimensions
highlighted
specific
areas
policy
intervention.
advocate
pragmatic,
non‐ideological
approach
sustainability,
asserting
Italy's
competitive
advantage
(i.e.,
“Made
Italy”
program)
is
not
contingent
territorial
differences,
but
provinces'
relative
ability
leverage
integrate
their
unique
attributes
global
scale.
Sustainable Development,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
32(3), P. 1811 - 1824
Published: Sept. 11, 2023
Abstract
With
the
efforts
of
United
Nations,
environmental
sustainability
is
becoming
subject
countries.
Policymakers
and
researchers
closely
follow
dimensions
Sustainable
Development
Goals.
This
study
offers
a
new
perspective
for
European
Union
economies
by
directly
targeting
SDG
9
considers
policies
in
selecting
variables.
To
be
more
precise,
this
probes
effects
economic
growth,
trade
openness,
renewable
energy,
human
capital,
competitive
industrial
performance
on
load
capacity
factor
EU
countries
over
period
1995–2018.
uses
CUP‐FM
CUP‐BC
approaches
due
to
cross‐sectional
dependence
heterogeneity.
In
addition,
does
not
ignore
possible
structural
breaks.
As
result
empirical
analysis,
while
competitiveness
worsen
quality,
energy
capital
contribute
sustainability.
Based
panel
data
results,
still
rely
fossil
fuels
maintain
industry.
The
EU,
which
has
2030
2050
targets,
can
eliminate
disadvantages
expanding
quality‐enhancing
feature
capital.
Moreover,
provides
SDG‐oriented
policy
recommendations
Natural Resources Forum,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 11, 2024
Abstract
Information
and
communication
technology
(ICT),
technological
innovation,
renewable
energy
(REN)
consumption
have
been
proffered
as
solutions
to
the
recent
environmental
tragedies
in
developed
countries.
In
times,
ICT
diffusion
innovation
improved
G7
countries,
but
same
cannot
be
said
of
REN
consumption.
As
such,
this
study
examines
link
between
ICT,
economic
complexity,
REN,
ecological
footprint
(EF)
for
countries
over
period
1990–2020.
We
use
three
variables
(fixed
telephone
subscriptions
[FTS],
mobile
cellular
[MCS],
individuals
using
internet
[IUI])
represent
ICT.
The
presence
cross‐sectional
dependence
guides
second‐generation
econometric
methods
slope
heterogeneity,
unit
root,
cointegration,
parameter
estimation.
augment
mean
group
(AMG)
estimator
panel
OLS
techniques
are
applied
complement
method
moment
quantile
regression
(MM‐QR)
approach.
MM‐QR
results
suggest
that
impede
EF
across
all
levels
(0.1–0.9),
whereas
growth
complexity
heterogeneous
effects
on
EF,
suggesting
impact
depends
estimation
proxy
variable.
line
with
these
outcomes,
public
policies
directed
toward
funding
projects
recommended.
should
specifically
focus
environmentally
friendly
technologies
can
guarantee
complementarity
reduced
damage
increased
growth.
International Journal of Finance & Economics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
30(1), P. 5 - 43
Published: Nov. 6, 2023
The
transition
to
renewable
energy
is
critical
for
environmental
sustainability,
consistent
with
sustainable
development
goals
(SDGs)
7,
8,
11,
12,
and
13
of
the
United
Nations
Development
Programme
(UNDP).
Scholars
have
identified
financial
institutional
quality
as
significant
factors
determining
in
developing
countries.
This
study
opines
that
efficiency
system
supporting
providing
substantial
implications
a
switch
necessitates
depends
on
framework.
Weak
institutions
countries
produce
loopholes
inherent
flaws
facilitate
corruption
opportunism,
ultimately
promoting
dirty
usage
technology
at
expense
energy.
process
suggests
interaction
between
can
either
accelerate
or
impede
energy,
depending
an
economy's
architecture.
Considering
Africa's
enormous
resources,
previous
research
has
overlooked
interplay
spurring
Thus,
this
looks
role
moderating
relationship
Africa
from
1990
2019,
using
first-
second-generation
estimators
capture
econometrics'
pitfalls
such
endogeneity,
cross-sectional
dependence,
heterogeneity
panel
dataset.
departs
it
uses
dynamic
threshold
determine
beyond
which
stimulated
spur
findings
show
create
allow
rent-seeking,
sharp
practices
African
system.
These
divert
resources
support
undermine
sector's
ability
continent.
Also,
affirm
operate
predominantly
below
institutions,
over
enable
expedite
continent's
essential
shift
findings'
policy
are
discussed
outlined.
Environmental Science and Pollution Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
31(9), P. 13800 - 13814
Published: Jan. 24, 2024
Abstract
Climate
change
presents
challenges
for
both
industrialized
and
developing
nations,
primarily
due
to
insufficient
pollution
control.
Increased
fossil
fuel
usage
escalates
levels,
emphasizing
the
need
integrate
more
renewable
energy
into
mix,
particularly
reduce
carbon
emissions.
Consequently,
public
investment
in
becomes
pivotal
enhance
necessary
technology
green
production.
Human
development
technological
progress
play
a
crucial
role
advancing
ensuring
environmental
sustainability.
This
study
addresses
whether
clean
can
foster
ecological
sustainability
G7
while
considering
human
development.
Findings
emphasize
significance
of
investments
projects,
technical
innovation,
Such
are
essential
augmenting
shares
lowering
emissions
long
run.
The
proposes
relevant
policies
help
nations
achieve
United
Nations
Sustainable
Development
Goals
related
transition
(SDG-7),
(SDG-13),
innovation
(SDG-9).
In
essence,
prioritizing
is
imperative
sustainable
