Purpose This paper looks at how stakeholders co-create value at mega-events from a service ecosystem perspective. Despite the growing interest, little is known about how value is co-created through such initiatives for individual stakeholders and the community. Design/methodology/approach...

The dynamics of the implementation process of devolution reforms differ significantly from country to country. Part of the explanation for this lies in the differences in the politico-administrative system and the status of public management reforms. Factors affecting devolution are examined in...

The role of Italian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the international economic environment has attracted the attention of many scholars due to the distinctive features of these firms. In particular, their development and longevity paths are critical to a better understanding of the main...

The significance of cultural factors in the international economic environment has recently increased thanks to economic, political and social aspects. The role of cultural elements has been emphasized by a wide range of studies, both from the theoretical as well as the empirical point of view....

Ethnic networks are made of interpersonal ties run by a separate set of rules that allow - among other things - to overcome formal and informal barriers and help create inner markets for more competitive exports. After reviewing recent literature, this paper considers the possible evolution of...