Panel data unit root tests which allow for a common structural break in the individual effects or linear trends of the AR(1) panel data model are suggested. These allow the date of the break to be unknown. The tests assume that the time-dimension of the panel (T) is fixed (finite) while the...

In this paper, we propose a consistent nonparametric test for linearity in a large dimensional panel data model with interactive fixed effects. Both lagged dependent variables and conditional heteroskedasticity of unknown form are allowed in the model. We estimate the model under the null...

We examine the provincial-level relationship between domestic Chinese intellectual property (IP) and knowledge stocks using a space–time panel model and data set covering monthly patent activity over the period 2002–2010. The goal of the modeling exercise is to explore the elasticity...

Global warming resulting from rapid economic growth across the world has become a worldwide threat. The coordination of development of urbanisation, energy consumption, and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions therefore forms an important issue; it has attracted considerable attention from both...

This study examines the determinants of board structure for Taiwanese firms by reviewing their board elections, held between 1991 and 2009. The paper emphasizes three factors: the distinction between insider-affiliated and non-insider-affiliated outside directors based on family relationships,...

There are several motivations for domestic policy-makers to protect food markets in the course of globalization. On the other hand, there are also theoretical arguments for why globalization should lead to less assistance to domestic farmers. By using a large cross-country data set and a dynamic...