This paper studies Krugman's (1991) core-periphery model and extends it to include environmental pollution. We present the first analytic proof that only an even spreading of the firms over both of the two regions or a complete agglomeration of all manufacturing firms in one region are possible...

Adaptation needs are vast, rising fast and difficult to determine in their entirety, especially with uncertain adverse scenarios due to climate inertia and implementation lags. Adaptation is hindered by a lack of a unified understanding of what it necessitates; the challenge in pointing out its...

As climate change intensifies globally, it also poses unprecedented challenges to the banking sector that require attention. This book examines how climate risks are reshaping the banking industry. Unlike the existing literature, which is mostly practitioner-oriented, this volume provides...

Economic security and resilience in the era of COVID-19: A comparative analysis of the economies of Greece, Spain,Italy, and Portugal -- Reliance on insurance: an investigation into the current dynamics in the Balkans -- Politics of IMF lending in times of crisis: Greece and Argentina --...