The tourism industry is highly susceptible to global economic fluctuations and uncertainties. Understanding the asymmetric effects of macroeconomic factors on tourism demand is crucial for developing effective policies and strategies in the sector. This study examines the asymmetric impacts of...

We investigate the long-run relationship between organized crime and corruption using data from 20 Italian regions over 30 years. As Rose-Ackerman and Palifka (2018) argue, corruption and organized crime often go together. Our study contributes to the literature in several ways in terms of...

This study examines the dynamic transmission of international rubber prices along the SHFE-FOB Bangkok-local farm-gate chain in Thailand using weekly data and an integrated econometric-machine-learning framework. Engle-Granger cointegration tests reveal a stable long-run equilibrium in which...

In a worldwide context marked by increasing attention to financial literacy as a factor of financial inclusion, Morocco take part of this dynamic, seeking to improve the financial skills of its population. This article does not measure financial literacy directly but aims to explore the...

This study aims to examine the impacts of AI investment on economic growth, while controlling for labor force participation and gross fixed capital formation in Germany. The analysis is based on data collected on the state of economic development in Germany from the first quarter of 2012 to the...

This paper examines long-run linkages and possible instabilities in the gold–silver price relationship using daily futures prices over the period from 4 January 2010 to 28 November 2025. The empirical analysis includes unit-root and cointegration tests as well as endogenous structural break...

This study analyzes the determinants of gross saving in Jordan over the period 1991-2023, with particular attention paid to the role of macroeconomic and demographic factors in shaping saving behavior. The empirical analysis employs the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) bounds testing...

In emerging markets, stock markets play a crucial role in supporting long-term growth. This study explores the causal relationship between stock market development and economic growth in the Fragile Five countries-Brazil, India, Indonesia, South Africa, and Turkey-covering the period from 2001...

This study examines the short-run dynamics and long-run determinants of bilateral trade between Saudi Arabia (KSA) and Jordan during the period of 1995-2024 using the autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) bounds testing approach. Employing a country-pair time series framework, the analysis...

Given the context of the COVID-19 pandemic disrupting global logistics, coupled with the Russia-Ukraine war causing global energy price changes, examining both the linear and nonlinear associations between shipping cost and oil price is crucial in a global context. This study empirically...

The objective of this research is to analyze the impact of consumer price index, exchange rate, broad money supply, and export on tax revenue in Cambodia. The short-run effects from the ARDL cointegration model suggest that inflation negatively influences tax revenue. Changes in the exchange...

Since the 2007 global financial crisis, scholars have attempted to explain market failures using aspects other than corporate governance. Previous studies focused on the function of corporate governance in financial performance, with a dearth of literature on other financial dimensions like risk...

Cryptocurrency is the most innovative financial and technological breakthrough of this generation. Investment in cryptocurrency grew from USD 11.18 billion in December 2016 to USD 2.147 trillion in April 2024; however, the rationality of investor exuberance is uncertain. This paper explores...