This study examines how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the CFA franc (XOF) compared to the euro (EUR) within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU). It is among the first to assess both currencies under systemic stress by combining event studies, risk metrics, and ARDL regressions....

The pandemic transformed global dynamics, intensifying social media use and resulting in diverse psychological consequences. Unlike general studies, this paper focuses on how these platforms specifically shape mental health, both worsening and easing distress. Although numerous studies report...

Against the backdrop of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, investigating the relationship between labor migration and entrepreneurship becomes particularly relevant, as it unveils the potential utilization of migration flows as a stimulus for economic recovery and growth. The aim of...

Endogenous public health responses include the individual behaviours, community-based organizational responses, and informal rules that resolve economic problems during public health crises. We explore the relevance of endogenous responses in Orthodox Jewish communities during the COVID-19...

Urban spatial organization provided an important contribution for healthy tourism in the first COVID-19 pandemic period. The 15-Minute City concept promotes walking which is essential for the development of outdoor activities for a healthier tourism. The tourist city of Lagos (Portugal) is a...

Taking the context after the COVID-19 pandemic, this study provides important insights into the adaptation strategies of businesses to climate change (CC). Specifically, businesses' decisions to adopt strategies such as business as usual, risk assessment and preparation, bearing and managing...

This study analyzes the stock market performance of 14 healthcare companies listed on the Brazilian stock exchange during the COVID-19 pandemic. It focuses on four subsectors: pharmaceuticals, drugs, equipment, and medical services. Using a comprehensive methodological approach-including the...

Being a crucial barometer of labour market stability, employment successfully predicts changes in business cycles, becoming a relevant indicator to policymakers and economists worldwide. The scope of this paper is to investigate the impact of socioeconomic and demographic factors on the...