Rising non-performing assets (NPAs) remain a persistent threat to banking stability in emerging economies, including India. This study examines the role of conventional macroeconomic determinants in shaping NPA dynamics using annual panel data from 30 Indian banks over the period 2003-2022....

This paper examines economic and institutional convergence between EU Core, EU New, and Western Balkan countries over the period 2004-2023 using a comprehensive panel dataset and multiple convergence frameworks. Evidence of absolute β-convergence is found, although at a slow pace, while...

Energy security risks and private sector development are inherently intertwined and serve as pivotal determinants in shaping the evolutionary trajectory of the renewable energy (RE) industry, especially in emerging economies, where the transition to sustainable energy constitutes a critical...

This study examines the impact of macroeconomic and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors on meat consumption in EU countries through a behavioral economics framework. Using panel data from 27 EU countries (2000-2021), the analysis applies Fixed Effects (FE), Random Effects (RE),...