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How institutions and local contexts shape the child penalty : evidence from Italy's public and private sectors

Biasi, Paola; De Paola, Maria - 2026

This paper investigates the labour market consequences of motherhood in Italy, with a focus on how institutional and local contexts shape the child penalty. Using administrative data from the Italian National Social Security Institute (INPS), we track the labour market trajectories of mothers in...

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At scale implementation and the perils of fragmentation

Augsburg, Britta; Ghatak, Maitreesh; Giunti, Sara; … - 2026

Abstract Governments frequently rely on multiple actors to deliver technology-adoption policies at scale, often presuming that layering low-cost interventions, such as information, onto existing programs is at least weakly beneficial. We show that this need not hold. Using a cluster-randomized...

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Work from home in the public and private sector

Frazis, Harley J. - 2026

Working from home has remained a prominent part of the labor market after the COVID-19 pandemic. However, in January 2025 President Trump issued an executive order restricting the use of work from home (WFH) in the federal government. This paper examines trends in WFH by class of worker: private...

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Timor-Leste's ASEAN and WTO membership : business perceptions, readiness of institutions, and implications for representative Employer Organizations

2026

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Tax dealings : state and private sector relations in Somalia

Sahgal, Gayatri - 2025

Taxation is often described as the material expression of the social contract. However, this conceptualization largely reflects the Anglo-European experience and provides limited explanatory power for analysing taxation in African states, which did not experience the type of state-society...

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Tax dealings: State and private sector relations in Somalia

Sahgal, Gayatri - 2025

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Collective bargaining and collective agreements in Serbia's private sector

2025

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The effect of LMX on performance : cyberloafing and commitment as serial mediators

Ülbeği, İlksun Didem; İplik, Esengül - 2025

Purpose: This study aims to explore the serial mediation effects of cyberloafing (CY) and organisational commitment (OC) on the relationship between leader-member exchange (LMX) and employee performance. Design/methodology/approach: In the study, data were collected through a survey method from...

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Renewable energy, private sector development, and CO₂ emissions : evidence from early demographic dividend countries

Nigmatullaeva, Gulchekhra; Ibragimova, Farangiz; … - 2025

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The effect of COVID-19 on public and private sector earnings management : evidence from Korea

Kim, Woo-sahng; Moon, Bo Young; Jung, Dong-goo - 2024

This study investigated how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted earnings management practices within both public and private firms in Korea. Amid active government efforts and policies to overcome the pandemic crisis, we anticipate that the earnings management of public sector managers, prioritizing...

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Private-sector innovation processes in development cooperation : perspectives from Finnish technology enterprises

Hooli, Lauri - 2024

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Public and private sector capital formation and economic growth in Malawi

Ngalawa, Harold P. E.; Kutu, Augustine Adebayo - 2024

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The non-oil institutional sectors and economic growth in Saudi Arabia

Raid, Moodhi; Ahmad, Nisar; Bagadeem, Salim A.; … - 2024

This study explores the role of non-oil institutional sectors in the economic growth of the Saudi economy during the years 1970-2020, using vector auto regression, impulse response function, and variance decomposition. The results of study support the impact of the oil and non-oil sectors...

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An exposition of the gap between public sector and private sector participation in green finance

Nkwaira, Chekani; Van der Poll, Huibrecht Margaretha - 2024

Greening the environment cannot be achieved satisfactorily, considering that the private sector lags behind the public sector in participation levels. The purpose of this study was to determine the reasons behind the gap in green finance between the two sectors using numerically derived...

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Organisational commitment and organisational cynicism as feedback signals : from zero to substantive CSR

Vveinhardt, Jolita - 2024

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) declared by organisations can be understood as a specific signal sent to stakeholders. However, social responsibility can vary from its complete absence to symbolic or substantive CSR. There is still a lack of knowledge on how employee feedback, manifesting...

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Landscape of opportunities : Belize

Pecha, Camilo; Ochoa, Elizabeth - 2026

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The effects of austerity on fiscal prudence : the role of private indebtedness and private investment

Chrysanthakopoulos, Christos - 2026

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Public vs. private payment platforms : market impacts and optimal policy

Liu, Youming; Rivadeneyra, Francisco; Reshidi, Edona - 2026 - Last updated: March 10, 2026

We study competition between a welfare-maximizing public platform and a profit-maximizing private platform in a two-sided payment market. We characterize the public platform's optimal pricing and show that it balances the benefits of increased competition against the welfare costs of network...

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Crowding in or crowding out? : public and private investment in the Western Balkans

Gutzianas, Ioannis; Holzner, Mario; Jovanović, Branimir - 2026

This note examines whether public infrastructure investment crowds in private investment in the Western Balkans and how this relationship compares with the EU. Using Eurostat data for 2000-2024 and a sector-level analysis, it finds that higher public infrastructure investment is generally...

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Public demand allocation and productivity of the private sector

Piemontese, Lavinia; Tulli, Andrea - 2026 - This version: February 2, 2026

We study how variation in the allocation mechanism of public demand shapes firm performance and aggregate productivity. Exploiting the quasi-random implementation of an efficient or lottery-like auction format in the Italian construction sector, we find that when the same amount of public...

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Public and private sector job growth across Canada, 2015–2024

Cross, Philip - 2026

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Public-private sector wage gaps in Australia : extent, trends and gender

Birch, Elisa Rose; Preston, Alison - 2026

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Financial Risks and Opportunities : Establishing Effective National and Regional Risk Financing Mechanisms for Brazil - Financial and Private Sector Development Policies for Fostering Sustainable Growth in Brazil

2026

This report, developed under the World Bank’s technical assistance program “Financial and Private Sector Development Policies for Fostering Sustainable Growth in Brazil,” examines strategies for strengthening disaster risk financing in response to floods. It provides an overview of federal...

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Between the invisible hand and the gabbing hand : the ebb and flow of China's growth

Zhu, Xiaodong - 2026 - Current draft: January 29, 2026

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Private sector development and policy actions in Timor-Leste : lessons from a business mapping survey

Shinozaki, Shigehiro - 2026

This paper empirically investigates what drives the growth of private businesses in Timor-Leste and the policy actions needed to facilitate growth amid global uncertainty, especially for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). It uses the linear probability model (LPM) to identify...

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Energy security risk and private sector development : a pathway to renewable energy investment in emerging economies

Xiong, Su; Attar, Razaz Waheeb; Ullah, Sana - 2026

Energy security risks and private sector development are inherently intertwined and serve as pivotal determinants in shaping the evolutionary trajectory of the renewable energy (RE) industry, especially in emerging economies, where the transition to sustainable energy constitutes a critical...

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Accounting basis and verification : survey evidence from U.S. private firms

Call, Andrew C.; Hendricks, Bradley E.; Labro, Eva; … - 2026

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Bangladesh : Country Private Sector Diagnostic

2026

The revised Country Private Sector Diagnostic (CPSD) reports seek to unlock private sector–led growth and investment. Prepared jointly by the institutions of the World Bank Group, each report discusses the overall business environment within a country and provides an analysis of specific...

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Paraguay : Country Private Sector Diagnostic

2026

La nueva versión de los diagnósticos del sector privado de los países tiene como objetivo promover el crecimiento y la inversión impulsados por el sector privado. En cada uno de los informes, preparados de manera conjunta por las instituciones del Grupo Banco Mundial, se examina el entorno...

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An Assessment of Private Sector Engagement in Long‑Term Care for the Elderly in North Macedonia

O’Hanlon, Barbara; Coll-Black, Sarah; Hamandi, Ali; … - 2026

North Macedonia is undergoing a rapid demographic transition characterized by population ageing and a sharp rise in long-term care (LTC) needs. While the total population is projected to decline, the number of older people requiring care is expected to increase substantially over the coming...

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Private and public security : theory and evidence from the UK

Mongrain, Steeve; Pazzona, Matteo - 2026

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Sheltering from oil shocks : measures to reduce impacts on households and businesses

2026

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Did public firms manage the COVID-19 better? : a quasi-experimental design for non-financial firms in Türkiye

Gürci̇, Kadir; Mahmud, Seyid Fahri - 2026

The impact of public status on the performance of non-financial Turkish firms during the COVID-19 pandemic is analyzed using a quasi-experimental design that combines propensity score matching (PSM) with difference-in-differences (DiD). Firm performance is evaluated across four dimensions:...

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The consolidation of the Danish corporate elite : corporate elite factions in a small open economy

Grosen, Majsa Stina - 2026 - First edition

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Private canaries : the value of private-sector data for U.S. monetary policy making

Feroli, Michael; Gorodnichenko, Yuriy; Greig, Fiona; … - 2026

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Morocco : Country Private Sector Diagnostic

2026

Le présent diagnostic-pays du secteur privé (CPSD) examine comment le Maroc peut accélérer l’investissement privé et la création d’emplois afin de soutenir sa transition vers un modèle de croissance plus inclusif, compétitif et vert. Bien que le Maroc soit parvenu à une stabilité...

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A modern system for fair rents : how to make private renting affordable

Bangham, George; Brown, Grace; Harris, Molly; Sood, Jaya - 2026

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From leadership recession to systemic leadership : an ethical model of recovery

Manoutzopoulou, Sofia; Serdaris, Panagiotis; … - 2026

The contemporary crisis of trust in institutions and organizations has intensified what recent literature describes as a "leadership recession", characterized by declining ethical legitimacy and limited capacity to manage systemic change. This article introduces the concept of leadership...

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Efficient and Sustainable Infrastructure in Egypt : Advancing Service Delivery, Green Transition and Private Investment

2026

Efficient, well-managed infrastructure is essential for providing quality public services, fostering economic growth, and achieving the green transition. In Egypt, these goals have become increasingly important as the country works to balance growing infrastructure needs with constrained fiscal...

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Adaptation through water: scaling private sector finance for climate adaptation in Southeast Asia : white paper

2026

Water sustains communities, ecosystems and economic growth. Yet climate change is placing unprecedented pressure on this vital resource - disrupting rainfall patterns, straining water supplies and intensifying floods and droughts. In Southeast Asia, where climate risks are deeply intertwined...

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Guinea-Bissau Economic Update, Spring 2026 : Pathways for Unlocking Productivity-Led Private Sector Growth

2026

A atividade econômica se fortaleceu em 2025, mas os ganhos recentes permanecem frágeis e insuficientes para garantir um crescimento sustentado e inclusivo em meio a incerteza política aumentada. A consolidação fiscal avançou, mas as vulnerabilidades persistem. A posição externa melhorou...

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Cambodia Status of Health Service Delivery : Results of a Mixed Method Study of Public and Private Health Facilities

2026

Cambodia has made significant progress in expanding access to health services and improving health outcomes over the past two decades. Life expectancy has risen, and maternal and child mortality has declined sharply. However, the health system faces persistent challenges in service quality,...

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Malawi Country Private Sector Diagnostic, June 2026

2026

Malawi has the potential to attract significant private investment, create jobs, and generate substantial foreign exchange. To realize this potential, the country will need to leverage its peaceful society, newly discovered mineral deposits, and natural capital, ranging from a favorable climate...

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Unveiling patterns in the internal environment for corporate entrepreneurship development : a comparative SEM analysis of public and private sectors

Anđelić, Ognjen; Rakićević, Zoran; Maričić, Milica - 2026

This paper examines how the organizational environment for Corporate Entrepreneurship (CE) differs across organizational forms in the public and private sectors. The Corporate Entrepreneurship Assessment Instrument (CEAI) was administered to 682 respondents in the Republic of Serbia, which is...

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Bulgaria's AI adoption landscape in the public and private sectors

Dangova, Anita; Petrova, Desislava; Georgiev, Jasen - 2026

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Hospital resilience : public versus private sector dynamics

Fontana, Stefania; Baglio, Giovanni; Guccio, Calogero; … - 2026

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Mobile money adoption and bank credit growth : evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa

Mundonde, Justice; Makoni, Patricia Lindelwa - 2026

Whether mobile money complements or threatens the banking sector in Sub-Saharan Africa has been a contentious issue. This study aims to empirically investigate the impact of mobile money adoption on bank credit in Sub-Saharan Africa by addressing the question: Does mobile money adoption affect...

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Resilience, peace and private sector development

2026

Considerable attention and ambition surround the role of the private sector in development. The private sector is seen variously as a way to support incomes and economic opportunity, reduce poverty and exclusion, stimulate growth, secure commercial or geopolitical advantage, access natural...

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International experiences in the development of Viet Nam's private sector

2026

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Women's employment at risk in the Arab States : unequal exposure to the 2026 Middle East crisis and implications for policy in six countries

2026

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Republic of Congo Country Private Sector Diagnostic, May 2026

2026

This Country Private Sector Diagnostic takes an investor perspective to identify a few sectors where private investment can be boosted by taking concrete policy actions to remove impediments. The selection of sectors follows a rigorous, systematic process that includes analysis of quantitative...

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