In this study two approaches are applied for the prediction of the economic recession or expansion periods in USA. The first approach includes Logit and Probit models and the second is an Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) with Gaussian and Generalized Bell membership functions. The...

This paper examines the efficiency of various approaches on the classification and prediction of economic expansion and recession periods in United Kingdom. Four approaches are applied. The first is discrete choice models using Logit and Probit regressions, while the second approach is a Markov...

The UK government has decided to implement lockdown measures at the end of March 2020 as a response to the outbreak and spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a consequence, households have experienced job losses and a significant drop in their finances. During these unprecedented and difficult...

This study examines the relationship between recycling rate of solid waste and air pollution in UK using the British Household Panel Survey (BHPS) considering various demographic, economic and regional factors. The findings support an inverted U-shaped curve between recycling rate and air...

This study explores the relationship between self-reported well-being and recycling rates. The estimates are based on Britain using data from the British Household Panel Survey. The effects of recycling rates on individuals’ happiness are estimated. Two approaches are followed. The first...

Purpose Previous studies have used language proficiency, citizenship, labour indicators, educational outcomes and political rights as measures of migrants’ socio-cultural integration. However, little is known about the migrants’ participation in volunteering activities, music concerts,...