Abstract Between natural and social systems there are two-way interactions, which determine the path of change in the Socio-Ecological System. For example, the type of land use decisions that society…

Abstract Since agriculture is responsible for a considerable share of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions (GHGE), this paper examines the impact of various carbon taxes designed to incentivize…

Large Bayesian vector autoregression (BVAR) is a successful tool for forecasting macroeconomic variables, but the benefits to predict crude oil prices are rarely discussed. In this paper, we test the…

As the world’s largest producer of fish, China has faced significant challenges in developing its fisheries. Over the past four decades, China has implemented and adjusted multiple regulations and…

Access to electricity has been linked to economic growth through improved agricultural and firm productivity, public service delivery, enhanced household investment in human capital, and increased net…

Objective: To estimate the economic costs of selected tobacco-related illnesses (TRI) in Kenya in 2022. Research Design and Methods: This study was conducted in 2 phases. Phase 1, conducted between…

Abstract Digital technology holds significant potential for enhancing business efficiency in agricultural marketing. However, empirical research on the use of digital technology among smallholder…

Abstract We introduce a novel game where a decaying atmospheric quality, modeled as a stock variable determining the payoff externality, can be counteracted through individual mitigation efforts. It…

Abstract Electricity access is essential for small enterprise operations and economic development in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has one of the…

Key Messages • Overall, the NFPP has a moderately positive effect on forest cover in the program areas. • The NFPP has a greater positive effect on forests held by village households than state-owned…