The rapid increase in global carbon emissions has raised significant concerns, prompting various environmental regulations, including China's low-carbon pilot policy. Prior studies have shown mixed results regarding the impact of environmental regulations on firms' export performance. Using data...

Climate and other shocks threaten the livelihoods of rice farmers in Vietnam, forcing them to diversify their livelihoods. This study investigates the diversification strategies of rice farmers in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam. Based on 405 rice farming households in Tien Giang, Dong Thap, and Can...

This study examines the impact of trade and environmental agreements on trade in the Andean Community (CAN) and the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR) during the period 2001-2019. Using a panel data methodology, the study analyses the effects of ratifying a number of agreements (the Paris...

To address global warming, the EU introduced the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism in 2023, raising concerns about its potential negative effects on GDP and trade volumes in the Global South, including China, India, and African countries. The Border Tax Adjustment (BTA) is perceived as a...

This study was conducted to assess the determinants of rural households' livelihood diversification and its contribution to household food security status in Gozamin Woreda, Amhara region, Ethiopia. A cross-sectional research design and mixed research approach were used. Primary data were...