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Panel data analysis of internal conflict and income inequality
(Universidade da Coruña, Servizo de Publicacións, 2023-06-14)[Abstract] The study determines how worsening internal and external conflict affects income inequality. The paper accounts for contributing variables and analyzes panel data in an unbalanced panel of 106 ... -
Path – Dependence and European Fisheries Management
(Universidade da Coruña, Servizo de Publicacións, 2018)[Abstract] For a long time there has been an attempt to explain the current crisis in the fisheries sector in terms of a confrontation between those defending “fish” and those defending “fishermen”. However, the real problem ... -
Perceptions of gender equality in post-crisis Europe
(Universidade da Coruña, Servizo de Publicacións, 2017)[Abstract] The paper aims to compare the perceptions of gender equality of individuals more or less affected by economic crisis in Europe. Crisis touched the economy of most European countries but to a different extent. ... -
Political Business Cycle and Fiscal Discipline in Sub-Saharan Africa
(Universidade da Coruña, 2021-12-01)[Abstract] We tested the Political Business Cycle theory in Sub-Sahara Africa. To provide an empirical explanation for this nexus, this paper used unbalanced panel data from thirty-six (36) Sub-Saharan African countries ... -
Productivity in Europe during the Great Recession: Any evidence for creative destruction?
(Universidade da Coruña, Servizo de Publicacións, 2016)[Abstract] This article analyses the effects of the financial crisis and the Great Recession on productivity in Europe by studying the process of labour force reallocation between companies. Using micro-data on company ... -
Regional demands for policy participation in the EU multilevel system
(Universidade da Coruña, Servizo de Publicacións, 2012)[Abstract] Over the past 50 years, an increasing amount of political authority has been delegated to the regional government level in Europe. This paper analyses regional demands for involvement in policy-making by focusing ... -
Regulating labour platforms, the data deficit
(Universidade da Coruña, Servizo de Publicacións, 2018)[Abstract] It is widely reported that there is a data deficit regarding working conditions in the gig economy. It is known, however, that workers are disadvantaged because they are not classed as employees with the result ... -
Residents’ attitudes towards different tourist offers: Maldonado-Punta del Este conurbation (Uruguay)
(Universidade da Coruña, Servizo de Publicacións, 2019)[Abstract] The study of residents' attitudes is fundamental for tourist destinations managers. Residents form their attitude towards tourism through a cost-benefit analysis based on their perception of tourism impacts. The ... -
Restructuring the European VAT tax system: advantages and disadvantages of the adoption of a single-rate model - a study based on the Portuguese case
(Universidade da Coruña, Servizo de Publicacións, 2019)[Abstract] The common VAT system adopted by EU member states comprises a set of various rates, which differentiate the goods and services subject to this tax. However, from a technical and management point of view, it would ... -
Reviving Social Europe: a critical assessment of EU social policy in the wake of multiple crises
(Universidade da Coruña, Servizo de Publicacións, 2023-12-05)[Abstract] The concept of "Social Europe" encompasses the European Union's social policy framework. This paper argues that the financial crisis of 2007-2009, the subsequent Euro crisis, and the ensuing austerity measures ... -
Social capital and banking system profitability: A survey of European Union countries
(Universidade da Coruña, Servizo de Publicacións, 2019)[Abstract] Over the last years, the concept of social capital as a facilitator of economic activities has been a remarkable issue among economists. In this article, we study the impact of social capital on banking performance ... -
Social capital in Spain: Are there gender inequalities?
(Universidade da Coruña, Servizo de Publicacións, 2013)[Abstract] Social capital is an asset for individuals because it grants access to important resources embedded in their social networks. But social capital is not evenly distributed among different groups. Gender groups ... -
Social Spending as a Development Tool: Evidence From Developing Countries
(Universidade da Coruña, 2022-06-28)[Abstract] In this paper, we aim to study the interrelationship between social spending, economic growth, and income inequality in developing countries from the year 1990 to 2013. We observed that all the categories of ... -
Sources of economic fuctuations in France: A structural VAR model
(Universidade da Coruña, Servizo de Publicacións, 2012)[Abstract] This paper studies the economic fluctuations of an open economy such as the French economy. A system of variables containing output, price level, trade balance, real exchange rate and oil prices is analyzed by ... -
Stock Prices, Uncertainty and Risks: Evidence From Developing and Advanced Economies
(Universidade da Coruña, 2020-12-18)[Abstract] This paper studies the relationship between stock prices and three types of uncertainty: economic policy uncertainty, stock market volatility, and geopolitical risks. In particular, our aim is to determine whether ... -
Surveys assessing sports services and municipal governance
(Universidade da Coruña, Servizo de Publicacións, 2020)[Abstract] This study aims to investigate the social importance of sport in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat. As an instrument for social cohesion and integration, sport has become a very important part of municipal activity. ... -
Sustainability of Italian budgetary policies: a time series analysis (1862-2013)
(Universidade da Coruña, Servizo de Publicacións, 2017)[Abstract] In this paper, we analyze the sustainability of Italian public finances using a unique database covering the period 1862-2013. This paper focuses on empirical tests for the sustainability and solvency of fiscal ... -
Switching Costs in the European Postal Service. Are There Any Solutions?
(Universidade da Coruña, Servizo de Publicacións, 2016)[Abstract] This article examines the costs of switching that may exist in the European postal sector, where it is carried out an ambitious process of opening to competition since 1997. Inadequate regulation of the access ... -
Territorial diagnostics and citizen perception of municipal public management, towards an efficient reform of Local Administration
(Universidade da Coruña, Servizo de Publicacións, 2023-06-14)[Abstract] Spain has a population distribution dispersed in small population centres where 60% of municipalities have less than 1,000 inhabitants. This situation generates a financial and functional incapacity to guarantee ... -
The challenge of measuring poverty and inequality: a comparative analysis of the main indicators
(Universidade da Coruña, Servizo de Publicacións, 2018)[Abstract] This paper presents a review of the main available indicators to measure poverty and income inequality, examining their properties and suitability for different types of economic analyses, and providing real-world ...
