This chapter examines the concept of the circular economy within the context of the Global South. It specifically explores the meaning, history, theories, challenges, opportunities, impacts, and approaches used in this region in transitioning toward the circular economy despite the prevalence of...

This chapter critically examines the role of digital access in empowering small agri-entrepreneurs in Ghana, Uganda, and Nigeria, focusing on their ability to navigate complex market ecosystems and pursue international growth. Using qualitative content analysis and guided by the...

Recent advancements in data collection have expanded the tools available for urban science, economic, and real estate research. The integration of diverse data sources has supported the development of ‘smart city’ initiatives in city governance and driven the adoption of data-centric...

In today's dynamic sport marketing landscape, value co-creation between sport organizations and their fans has become paramount. This chapter provides a detailed introduction to value co-creation — a transformative approach that enables organizations to foster deep, lasting connections and...

Development is about a broad-based shift from low- to high-productivity activities that generate a large number of decent jobs. Historically, industrialization has been the driver of this structural transformation. But premature de-industrialization, the rise of China, and the rapidly expanding...

Women are climbing the leadership ladder in their family firms. However, many gender-based barriers and stereotypes still exist and prevent them from contributing to their full potential. Through 33 interviews with senior managers in family firms and a thorough literature review, we propose...

Am 19. November 2024 fand in der Oesterreichischen Nationalbank (OeNB) auf Einladung von Gouverneur Univ.-Prof. Dr. Robert Holzmann die Konferenz "80 Jahre 'The Road to Serfdom' / 50 Jahre Nobel-Gedächtnispreis F.A. Hayek: Relevanz für heute und morgen?!" statt. Anlass für die Konferenz war...

This chapter reviews studies examining the impact of size and ideological fragmentation on fiscal policy. Size fragmentation captures the effective number of parties in government (or parliament) or the number of spending ministers, while ideological fragmentation refers to ideological...