Environmental regulation may remain incomplete in the presence of informal sector. Due to differences in environmental policies, institutional effectiveness and other demographic reasons, this incompleteness may be more damaging for developing countries than others. This paper investigates these...

Using data for over 100 nations over the years 2004–2007, this study examines the effect, of institutional quality on environmental pollution, focusing primarily on influences of corruption, and the shadow economy, and paying special attention to MENA countries. Controlling for a, number of...

Using data for over 100 nations over the years 2004-2007, this study examines the effect, of institutional quality on environmental pollution, focusing primarily on influences of corruption, and the shadow economy, and paying special attention to MENA countries. Controlling for a number of...

Small-scale activities in developing countries face environmental risks that represent direct threats to populations’ health and livelihoods. Recently, some donors and experts have claimed that microfinance institutions (MFIs) could play a role in fostering pro-environmental behaviours among...