We study how experts influence consumer behavior and welfare by focusing on the Booker Prize. Leveraging the discontinuity created by the attribution of the prize, we show that readers receive the signal sent by the jury of the Booker and are persuaded to buy the awarded book but experience...

We investigate the impact of an environmental award in a Bertrand duopoly with green consumers considering a three-stage game. First, the regulator designs the environmental contest. Second, firms choose their green investments, and the winner of the contest is awarded. Third, firms compete in...

We study how experts influence consumer behavior and welfare by focusing on the Booker Prize. Leveraging the discontinuity created by the attribution of the prize, we show that readers receive the signal sent by the jury of the Booker and are persuaded to buy the awarded book but experience...

Since the establishment of the EIP-AGRI in 2012, more than 3 400 EIP-AGRI Operational Group projects (OGs) have contributed to higher productivity and sustainability in EU agriculture, forestry, and rural areas. To celebrate these achievements, the EU CAP Network organised the EIP-AGRI...

Since the establishment of the EIP-AGRI in 2012, more than 3 400 EIP-AGRI Operational Group projects (OGs) have contributed to higher productivity and sustainability in EU agriculture, forestry, and rural areas. To celebrate these achievements, the EU CAP Network organised the EIP-AGRI...

Wellbeing affects learning outcomes and children's ability to lead meaningful lives. In recent years however, and especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, wellbeing and mental health of children and adolescents have been declining. Evidence from the World Health Organization reveals that today's...

The European Enterprise Promotion Awards are in their 18th year, and this year, once again, was a cause for celebration with an increase in the number of national entries in relation to last year. The entries continue to demonstrate the many forms innovation and entrepreneurship take in Europe...

Wellbeing affects learning outcomes and children's ability to lead meaningful lives. In recent years however, and especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, wellbeing and mental health of children and adolescents have been declining. Evidence from the World Health Organization reveals that today's...

This study aimed to design five innovation prizes for Renewable Energy Technologies (RET) suitable for launch under Horizon Europe or similar initiatives. The methodology involved three key stages: (1) review and analysis of six previous Horizon 2020 prizes, examining their success factors and...

Can you imagine a European literary Prize, covering the 40 or so countries taking part in the Creative Europe programme, with the ambition of raising the profile and recognition of authors who have received little or no translation? And if so, how can it be organised and how can the authors...

Can you imagine a European literary Prize, covering the 40 or so countries taking part in the Creative Europe programme, with the ambition of raising the profile and recognition of authors who have received little or no translation? And if so, how can it be organised and how can the authors...

Can you imagine a European literary Prize, covering the 40 or so countries taking part in the Creative Europe programme, with the ambition of raising the profile and recognition of authors who have received little or no translation? And if so, how can it be organised and how can the authors...

Overall, 92 projects were submitted from 20 Member States under four thematic categories: Smart & competitive agriculture, Environmental protection, Socio-economic fabric of rural areas, and Rural stakeholders' skills. This brochure showcases the 24 ARIA finalists and highlights the winner of...

Overall, 92 projects were submitted from 20 Member States under four thematic categories: Smart & competitive agriculture, Environmental protection, Socio-economic fabric of rural areas, and Rural stakeholders' skills. This brochure showcases the 24 ARIA finalists and highlights the winner of...

Im Projekt NEAL wurde die Bedeutung von exzellenter Mikro-Nachhaltigkeit und die Rolle von Nachhaltigkeitsawards sowie weiterer unterstützender Instrumente einer nachhaltigen Transformation in der Landwirtschaft untersucht. Die Erkenntnisse des Projektes sollen landwirtschaftlichen Unternehmen,...

We use census-like data and a regression discontinuity design to study the labor market impacts of a signal provided by a government-sponsored award given to top-performing students on a nationwide college exit exam in Colombia. Students who can signal their high level of specific skills earn...

We study how signaling skills that are specific to college majors affect labor market outcomes of college graduates. We rely on census-like data and a regression discontinuity design to study the impacts of a well-known award given to top performers on a mandatory nationwide exam in Colombia....

This article investigates the significance of judicial review of arbitration awards for the continued efficiency and credibility of the arbitration system. It delves into why "judicial intervention" is so necessary for countries whose legislation and seat have been adopted since this guarantees...

We use census-like data and a regression discontinuity design to study the labor market impacts of a signal provided by a government-sponsored award given to top-performing students on a nationwide college exit exam in Colombia. Students who can signal their high level of specific skills earn...

We use the short-lived, but high-profile, China Top Brand Award to examine the causal effects of nonmonetary awards on firm innovation. To do so, we create a panel dataset by matching official China Top Brand Award recipients to the innovation outputs of listed companies. Results from...

In this study we conduct a quasi-experimental analysis comparing students who enrolled in Early Award Scholarship Program (EASP) (formerly Promise Scholars) at any time during the 2016-17 or 2017-18 school year with their counterparts who did not enroll in the program during this time. We...

The European Innovative Teaching Award is one of the most important EU initiatives supporting the teachers and educators' role for achieving the European Education Area. It complements other initiatives, such as the Council recommendation on 'Pathways to school success' and the Digital Education...

The European Innovative Teaching Award is one of the most important EU initiatives supporting the teachers and educators' role for achieving the European Education Area. It complements other initiatives, such as the Council recommendation on 'Pathways to school success' and the Digital Education...

The EU Product Safety Award encourages and honours innovative business initiatives and research that make a difference for consumers. It's for those who put safety at the heart of what they do, setting an example that can inspire others.

The European Enterprise Promotion Awards are in their 17th year, and this year, in particular, was a cause for celebration with the number of entries into the awards returning to pre-pandemic levels. The entries continue to demonstrate, not only the pinnacle of innovation and entrepreneurship in...

Can you imagine a European literary Prize, covering the 40 or so countries taking part in the Creative Europe programme, with the ambition of raising the profile and recognition of authors who have received little or no translation? And if so, how can it be organised and how can the authors...