The impact of external debt, remittances, political stability, and urbanization on renewable energy consumption in BIMSTEC nations: Evidence from DCE and DCE-IV estimation
International Journal of Renewable Energy Development,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
14(2), С. 343 - 360
Опубликована: Фев. 15, 2025
This
study
delves
into
the
intricate
relationships
among
external
debt,
remittances,
political
stability,
urbanization,
and
renewable
energy
consumption
in
context
of
BIMSTEC
nations
for
1995-2021.
Motivated
by
growing
significance
sustainable
practices
need
informed
policy
decisions.
research
employs
a
comprehensive
methodology,
including
recently
introduced
Cross-sectional
dependency,
Slope
heterogeneity
test,
error
correction-based
cointegration
Dynamic
Common
Correlated
Effects
(DCE),
instrumental
variable-adjusted
DCE
method.
While
debt
shows
positive
association
with
consumption,
careful
consideration
is
required,
as
indicated
nuanced
impact
Instrumental
Variable
(DCE-IV)
models.
Remittances
exhibit
nexus
emphasizing
role
household
purchasing
power.
Urbanization,
reflecting
correlation
unemployment
rates,
surprisingly
points
towards
an
increased
demand
energy,
highlighting
strategic
planning.
Political
trade
openness,
foreign
direct
investment
(FDI)
also
demonstrate
varying
impacts
on
consumption.
The
findings
underscore
nature
these
relationships,
urging
policymakers
to
adopt
tailored
approaches.
Consequently,
this
contributes
valuable
insights
nations,
importance
strategies
aligned
economic
social
dynamics.
Язык: Английский
The role of business education in shaping entrepreneurial intentions: examining psychological and contextual determinants among university students in Bangladesh
Frontiers in Education,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
10
Опубликована: Апрель 2, 2025
This
study
examines
the
influence
of
business
education
on
entrepreneurial
intentions
among
university
students
in
Bangladesh,
identifying
key
determinants,
challenges,
and
policy
implications
for
fostering
entrepreneurship.
A
structured
questionnaire
was
used
to
collect
data
over
6
months,
employing
Structural
Equation
Modeling
(SEM)
Partial
Least
Squares
(PLS-SEM)
hypothesis
testing
analysis.
Findings
reveal
that
significantly
enhances
students’
self-efficacy,
attitudes,
perceived
behavioral
control,
directly
impacting
their
intentions.
However,
financial
barriers
limited
family
support
hinder
pursuits.
Business
acts
as
a
mediator,
amplifying
effects
attitudinal
control
factors
Additionally,
confirms
moderating
role
social
norms
shaping
behavior.
The
results
emphasize
need
curriculum
enhancements
incorporating
experiential
learning,
industry
collaborations,
mentorship
programs
bridge
intention-action
gap.
research
contributes
novel
insights
by
integrating
Theory
Planned
Behavior
(TPB)
with
developing
economy
context.
Unlike
prior
studies,
it
empirically
establishes
mediating
education,
offering
nuanced
understanding
mindset
formation.
Policy
recommendations
include
revising
curricula
incorporate
literacy,
programs.
Government
through
accessible
funding
schemes
regulatory
incentives
is
also
essential
youth
Язык: Английский