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High-growth firms (HGFs) are important for job creation and productivity growth. We investigate the relationship between product and labour market regulations, as well as the quality of regional governments that implement these regulations, and the development of HGFs across European regions. Using data from Eurostat, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), World Economic Forum (WEF), and Gothenburg University, we show that both regulatory stringency and the quality of the regional government relate to the regional shares of HGFs. In particular, we find that the effect of labour and product market regulations is moderated by the quality of regional government. Depending on the quality of regional governments, regulations may have a 'good, bad or ugly' influence on the development of HGFs. Our findings contribute to the debate on the effects of regulations and offer important building blocks to develop tailored policy measures that may influence the development of HGFs in a region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on enhancing mutual agri-food trade between Kazakhstan and China amid rising international tensions that could impact export opportunities. Topics include the resource potential of Kazakhstan's agriculture, the comparative advantages and trade complementarity with China, and the current state of agro-food exports, highlighting the need for increased value-added exports to improve competitiveness in the market.

This paper argues that urban-regional income development depends on a larger fabric of economic relations at the national and international levels. Focusing on Core-Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs) in the US, the paper identifies firms' subsidiary networks across space and their changes over time. These networks form a basic architecture through which important growth impulses in production and innovation are transmitted that impact urban income levels. Using a balanced panel of U.S. CBSAs with LexisNexis Corporate Affiliations data from 1993 until 2017, we develop a model that examines the relationship between national and international connectivity and urban income levels, differentiated by origin/destination of ties, industrial sectors, and various interaction effects. Our results strongly support that linkages at both the national and international scale (particularly linkages with European locations) are significantly related to urban-regional income development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article delves into three aspects: (a) India–ASEAN economic relationship since the last three decades of Look East Policy (LEP), (b) the achievements of North-east India (NEI) under LEP and Act East Policy (AEP) and (c) adding a note on AEP as a new 'development paradigm' in NEI. The study finds that the India–ASEAN economic relationship deepened in the post-LEP period as merchandise trade and foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows increased manifold. However, neither LEP nor AEP made any significant impact on NEI in terms of economic growth, exports and FDI inflows. Economic growth stagnated and even decelerated in some states in NEI, while exports and FDI inflows remained abysmally low. LEP was a failed policy instrument for NEI despite many claims and assumptions. The major reason was infrastructure deficits and poor connectivity in the region for a prolonged period. AEP has emerged as a new 'development paradigm' with renewed thrust on infrastructure buildup and connectivity constructions. The ongoing and completed connectivity projects in rail, road, air and water, improvement in power and telecom, multimodal logistic park in Assam and improvement of trade infrastructure in NEI under AEP would attract investment from both domestic foreign sources, enhance productive capacity, increase exports and accelerate economic growth. AEP is expected to open new possibilities for trade and investments in NEI through regional economic integration with South Asian and South-east Asian economies given geographical location, ethno-cultural proximity, historical linkages and resource endowments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The object of research is a list of the main factors of influence of the foreign economic sphere on the level of economic security. The effective development of the national economy largely depends on the state and level of economic security of the country in the conditions of strengthening globalization and integration processes. An adequate level of economic security is the basis for the development of socio-economic systems of any level, stability in society in general. Therefore, assessment and analysis of factors affecting economic security at different levels (countries, businesses, enterprises and organizations) is an important direction of the analytical work of specialists. For its implementation, analysts need a methodology – to determine the goal and interests, the main influencing factors and principles, to choose methodological and analytical tools. In the scientific works of economists, the methodology, level, and indicators are given as separate aspects of the formation and management of the economic security of the state. Without denying the significant contribution of these developments, the conducted research sets out the systematization of factors influencing the state of the macroeconomic environment. The study of factors influencing the macroeconomic sphere on the level of economic security of the country is based on the use of indicators calculated from available statistical data. The last twenty years, which showed an increase in world GDP almost twofold (from 51.39 trillion USD in 2000 to 101.12 trillion USD in 2020), are characterized by the loss of opportunities for the Ukrainian economy to be present on the world stage a market where competition is intensifying and carried out at a new technological level. The work defines the national economic interests of Ukraine in the global socio-economic space, the directions of the realization of the national interests of Ukraine, the dynamics of indicators of the development of the macroeconomic sphere. This made it possible to form a list of the main influential factors of the macroeconomic sphere, which directly shape the level of economic security of the state. The results of the research can be useful for the formation or adaptation of development strategies of countries with similar conditions and economies, such as Georgia, Moldova, which also have conflicts with Russia and seek to join the European Union. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper examines the role of mobilising political will in establishing the conditions necessary for economic and social inclusion of refugees, internally displaced persons, and formerly displaced persons who achieve durable solutions such as voluntary return. It investigates the role and conditions to mobilise political will for more comprehensive and inclusive policies that can lead to long-term local development in contexts of forced displacement in low- and middle-income countries (LICs and MICs). Case studies from Bangladesh, Cameroon, Ecuador, Iraq and Lebanon illustrate the ways in which political will, or its absence, can shape the approach to supporting the forcibly displaced and hosting communities. The paper also proposes a conceptual model for mobilising political will to facilitate sustainable development support in contexts of forced displacement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

When and how does stakeholder credibility matter in shaping public opinion? We explore this question in a real-world setting: in order to fight its citizens' financial exclusion—a key barrier to development in Indian Country—American Indian Nation "A" negotiated the first entry of the first bank to its reservation. The bank is owned by American Indian Nation "B." To the Federal Reserve, the bank branch is a potential proof-of-concept for the capacity of tribe-to-tribe investment to improve capital access in underserved Native communities. The bank's success ultimately depends on whether Nation A's citizens use its services; in the months before its opening, all three stakeholders independently attempted to influence public opinion toward the bank. We collaborated to conduct a first-of-its-kind survey of Nation A's tribal members, finding high baseline buy-in especially given the bank's nationality, but weak and even counterproductive treatment effects of pro-banking cues provided by Nation A and the Federal Reserve. Our results make clear the practical benefits of theory-building around stakeholder credibility, and the crucial role of individual attitudes in the political economy of development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The uneven economic development of nations has forced economic agents to generate more productive and sustainable structures based on the generation and management of knowledge. The objective of this article is to explain how knowledge management models are fundamental for the application of a technology transfer plan that optimizes the productivity of organizations in industrialization processes. For the development of the topic, the theoretical aspects that support technology transfer in international economic relations and knowledge management as a determining factor for the industrialization process in the 21st century have been identified. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research aims to identify the "entrepreneurial" characteristics of public universities in Mexico that offer educational programs related to business management. To achieve this, the methodology defined by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the European Commission was used, in addition to a Structural Equation Models (SEM). The results allowed the design of a model tailored to local universities and the identification of the main characteristics of public universities regarding their commitment to promoting entrepreneurship. However, the result showed that they lack an incentive mechanism to make this possible, together with a link to the external sector. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research paper explores Pakistan's potential advantages within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). It focuses on three main areas: energy sector collaboration, economic cooperation, and joint military exercises. The paper uses qualitative research methodology to provide a comprehensive overview of the opportunities the SCO presents for Pakistan. It suggests that Pakistan can harness economic, security, and diplomatic benefits through increased trade, infrastructure development, and regional cooperation, provided it engages proactively and aligns with SCO objectives. The paper also highlights the strategic implications of joint military exercises between Pakistan and SCO member states, addressing shared security concerns. The paper offers valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders interested in promoting regional cooperation. By recommendations, Pakistan can further leverage its membership in the SCO to realize the full spectrum of opportunities for socioeconomic growth and regional cooperation, contributing to a more integrated and prosperous Eurasian region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper aims to investigate how China is handling national security and wheat production amid international sanctions in 2022. The study employs the Food Security Theory and Supply Chain Theory, utilizing qualitative research methods for a comprehensive analysis. The research concludes that the significant diplomatic tension between Russia and Ukraine on February 24, 2022, has economic implications for both countries. China's main goal is to maintain stability and economic growth. The Ukraine- Russia relationship is marked by instability in the global market, with the Ukraine-Russia trade deficit causing tension. China's desire to diversify and increase trade with Russia will help China diversify its trade with other countries, resulting in a larger global trade surplus. Wheat is a significant food in China, with a wide range of products and inputs. The consumption of wheat in China has led to increased domestic consumption, influencing the country's economy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This article claims that Latin America developed a competing International Economic Law project in the 1940s. These ideas and practices served the region to imagine its economic development process. Through the work of economists and lawyers – especially international lawyers – Latin America envisioned a future of industrialization and designed a strategy to make it happen. In the 1940s, many Latin Americans were enthusiastic about the prospects of industrialization; however, the consensus was that this objective required regional cooperation to reshape international trade and foreign investment laws among themselves and, especially, vis-à-vis the United States. This article explores this regional momentum focusing on the 1948 Economic Agreement of Bogotá, one of the most important international economic law-making efforts in the Western Hemisphere. In Bogotá, many Latin American governments insisted that states, not markets or foreign investors, should plan the region's economic future. The United States and the US business elite disagreed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Recent events have posed significant challenges for the world economy, including the European Union. There were problems at several levels, with the memory of the 2008 crisis and its aftermath still present in society, an energy crisis, and the very damaging effects of the pandemic on the economy and, finally, the outbreak of war on the continent. Even before that, the EU had a number of problems to address, such as improving competitiveness and the issue of migration, but these events had exacerbated them. The EU’s cohesion policy plays an important role in addressing or at least mitigating these challenges by providing a well-planned support structure to intervene and offer solutions. How are the funds structured? What are the main funding priorities, which in turn also highlight the most pressing problems? How have the funds changed compared to the previous budgetary period, and how do the particularly vulnerable Eastern Central European countries stand to benefit from these? The present study aims to analyse and answer these questions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The relevance of the study is determined by the current absence of a clear mechanism for managing transnational companies in global doctrine, leading to various problems. Given this, the purpose of the paper is to identify the main problematic aspects of regulations. To achieve this, methods such as legal hermeneutics, logical analysis, formallegal, deduction, induction, synthesis, and others were used. The study established that transnational corporations are unique subjects of international economic relations with a complex structure, acting as a unified mechanism, complicating their legal regulation since they are not ordinary legal entities. It is disclosed that one of the key problems is that international legal norms regulating the activities of transnational corporations are recommendatory and not mandatory for implementation. Another issue is the need to strike a balance between the interests of transnational corporations and the countries in which they operate. Accordingly, the conclusion is drawn about the importance of introducing control over the activities of transnational corporations by the countries of origin, aimed at ensuring that transnational corporations adhere to international standards and do not harm the countries that host them. The paper identifies problematic aspects and prospects for the development of transnational corporations in Ukraine and Georgia, providing relevant recommendations. The practical value of the obtained results lies in the development of an international and national mechanism that enables the regulation of problematic aspects and enhances the effectiveness of legal regulation of the activities of transnational corporations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sharing data electronically with key trading partners is needed to unlock value and boost economic activities in this big data era, especially for organisations such as the Africa Continental Free-Trade Area (AFCFTA). However, the myriad of ethical issues around the data and lack of clear frameworks to share the data is slowing the extraction of value from the data. In this study, the main question addressed is why has extraction of value from the big data remained on the radar of most organisations for a long time? The primary objective was to develop a data sharing framework that can be used on a broader scale by organisations such as AFCFTA that are already in some kind of relationship. We conducted qualitative research on the concept of data sharing with key stakeholders by interviewing executives, senior managers, and Information Technology consultancies in a manufacturing environment in Zimbabwe to find out what is limiting them from sharing their data with other organisations for analytics. We used a case study and purposive sampling to investigate the problem. Twenty-three participants took part in this research study and a focus group was used to validate the findings. What emerged is that sharing business data goes beyond just linking devices and interconnecting systems. The desire to share data is there and is driven by the associated benefits, but the willingness to integrate systems and share data is hinged on trust, risk, and ethical considerations. We developed a framework for sharing data with key stakeholders that can be used by policymakers as the basis for crafting laws that promote the sharing of data among key trading partners on a broader scale. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The dynamic transformation of the society places the state in conditions of exceptional challenges in relation to the sociological needs for the formation of the human as an effective social creature of the New Time. This leads to the necessity for the transformation of the educational system as the main method for the development of public awareness in relation to the needs of the state. Based on this finding, the research aims to propose an educational metamorphosis in the educational sector at university level in order to respond to some specific aspects of the dynamic needs of this innovative social change. Based on EU and US educational goals, as well as Japan's innovative social concept for the development of Society 5.0 as a way to achieve sustainable development goals, set by the United Nations, this research uses the content-analysis methodology with starting point of the sequence "social factual trends - resulting changes in the needs of the state - educational models, corresponding to these needs". The characteristics and direction of the development of collective societies according to Hofstede's Culture Research Model are being considered, as well as the projection for economic development of the world leading countries regarding GDP by 2028, focusing on the thesis that the future belongs to collective societies. As a result, the research identifies some specific necessities of the innovative social change - formation of collective, long-termoriented public awareness at the individual level, availability of a common protocol for communication under the conditions of network connectivity and refinement of the individual skills in person-oriented education. In order to meet these needs, the research proposes an alternative conceptual model for the development of a transformational policy in the Bachelor degree of the higher education sector. In this regard, it is crucial to provide freedom to the university to form the personality, considering the harmful consequences of hyper-individualism as a by-product of the information society and to direct the education of the younger generations to meet the current needs of the state. From this perspective, it is advisable to pay special attention to the educational systems and methods in the collective societies that are emerging as leading nations in the world economy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Recent economic relations including foreign assistance scenario in Africa show expansion of China and India as emerging bilateral partners, competing with traditional countries in Europe and North America. The results of this paper found that the relationship of China and India with Zimbabwe has resulted in several challenges including increasing resource‐backed debt burden, exploitation of the natural resources, and flouting of constitutional, environmental, and labor provisions. The paper recommends that the Zimbabwean government must demand loans and investments that are contracted under clear terms and conditions, with parliamentary oversight and public scrutiny to avoid abuse by the elites. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Indo-Pacific region is believed to be of immense strategic significance given the dynamism of the region in propelling economic growth and cooperation between nations. However, the region has attracted significant attention from major powers and is being reimagined as a contested geo-political space. The emergence of the term has led to a restructuring of the popular perception in which the world has traditionally and strategically perceived this geographical area. This paper delves into the manner in which the India and Australia as important actors in the region conceptualize the 'Indo-Pacific' and how it has shaped India-Australia relations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The development of world economic relations leads to the intensification of mutual exchange of goods between countries. In the article, we have analyzed the dynamics and structure of Ukraine's external trade, assessed the degree of import dependence of the domestic market, and determined preconditions and national potential of import substitution of goods, including high-tech ones. We have determined public policy areas of import substitution in Ukraine, which include formation of the list of import-substituting goods, stimulation, export diversification, and the industrial and innovative development of the economy. The purpose of the article is to study the imbalances in Ukraine's external trade in the context of the implementation of import substitution policy. The article analyzes the statistical and economic indicators, with a view to achieving the final research aims, in the period from 2010 to 2022 in Ukraine, in the service of military actions from 2014, and a full-scale invasion in January 2022, as well as conditions in the pandemic years (2019–21). Other countries are also considered concomitantly. We have drawn conclusions on the tendencies to increase the share of imports in the domestic market and proposed recommendations for the development of effective functioning of the internal market. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In This article examines the legacy of the Swedish antiapartheid movement on their post-apartheid bilateral economic relationship with South Africa. Focusing on developments within the South African economy from a Swedish perspective, the article studies Sweden's ambitions and efforts to develop their economic cooperation. The study is built on mixed methods where the main bulk of data is collected through semistructured interviews with Swedish experts on the bilateral relationship. Through an analytical framework built on embeddedness theory and soft power, the article examines the impact of the trust and influence that stems from Sweden's support of the South African liberation movement. The article finds that the deep trust and influence established during apartheid had a major impact on the early cooperation between Sweden and post-apartheid South Africa, which focused on strengthening the institutional base to expand future cooperation sideby- side with a transitional humanitarian aid program. It is further found that the relationship has cooled down over time, which is attributed to the change in context as apartheid was dismantled. Personal ties have faded as politicians have been replaced, and the discontinuation of the Swedish financial aid program in 2013 meant a substantial decrease in the funding of their institutional cooperation. Trade became the focus of the economic partnership as the bilateral development cooperation gradually diminished in size. Sweden has worked actively for increased trade in both directions through programs targeted at creating personal relationships between firms and developing their institutional networks. The results suggest that the post-apartheid relationship was imprinted with an unspoken debt of gratitude from the South African side. It is found that the Swedish influence that ensued has decreased over time, and there are indications that a contributing factor is the improprieties found following a controversial military deal in 1999. The importance of the trust and influence stemming from the apartheid-era cooperation has diminished over time. Its main legacy is the broad institutional networks created to foster trust and increase the economic activity between the two countries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]