We analyze inter-city competition between two cities A and B that use taxes to attract heterogeneous members of the creative class. There are three types of creative class members and each type represents a particular occupation. Irrespective of type or occupation, creative class members value...

The present study is, in particular, an attempt to test the relationship between tax level and political stability by using some economic control variables and to see the relationship among government effectiveness, corruption, and GDP. For the purpose, we used the Vector Autoregression (VAR)...

This paper attempts to present a value-added social welfare optimization problem as applied to capital investment projects with environmental amenities. A dynamic model is proposed with the objective of maximizing net social welfare for a desired flow of investment capital, given allowances for...

This research aims to elucidate the organizational patterns of interregional economic interdependence to enhance our comprehension of the national economy's structure at a regional scale. Employing a multilayer network model, this study represents economic interdependence among Indonesian...

The paper examines the evolution of state finance pre-GST and post-GST, focusing on 28 Indian states (18 Major and 10 minor). The findings reveal an average annual revenue deficit increase for major and minor states post-GST. Major states experienced a decline in overall Fiscal Deficit (FD)....

The study assesses the extent to which Taliban 2.0 utilised social media as a political mobilisation strategy and provides a response through discourse analysis and a literature review. The study results indicate that the tactical use of social media was more apparent in 2021 when they were...

In this paper we employ a choice experiment to test the effect of the institution responsible for the management of an environmental good, on stated preferences. Specifically, we examine whether respondents’ valuation of a forest restoration program in Greece is different under (a) European...

This study investigates the socioeconomic implications of farm-to-market road infrastructure on rural development in Zamboanga Sibugay Province, Philippines. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, including surveys, key informant interviews, and focus group discussions, the research explores how...

This study evaluates the efficacy of Community-Based Tourism (CBT) as a strategic public administration initiative for sustainable development in Zamboanga City, Philippines. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the research combines quantitative surveys and economic assessments with qualitative...

This study examines the preparedness and challenges in implementing e-governance for optimizing public service delivery in Zamboanga City, Philippines. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the research integrates quantitative surveys and qualitative key informant interviews to assess the current...