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The European emission trading scheme and renewable energy policies: credible targets for incredible results?

Borghesi, Simone - In: International Journal of Sustainable Economy 3 (2011) 3, pp. 312-327

This paper discusses the merits and limits of the recent European energy policy aimed at reducing carbon emissions, devoting particular attention to the European trading system of carbon permits and to the measures that the European Union has adopted to promote renewable energy sources. From the...

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Population growth in polluting industrialization

Constant, Karine; Nourry, Carine; Seegmuller, Thomas - In: Resource and Energy Economics 36 (2014) 1, pp. 229-247

pollution. We develop a simple overlapping generations model with paternalistic altruism according to wealth and environmental … concerns. One can therefore explain a simultaneous increase in capital intensity, population growth and pollution, namely a … capital intensity, population growth and pollution. …

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Learning about compliance under asymmetric information

Arguedas, Carmen; Rousseau, Sandra - In: Resource and Energy Economics 34 (2012) 1, pp. 55-73

Over time, inspection agencies gather information about firms’ pollution levels and this information may allow agencies …

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Economic growth, industrialization, and the environment

Cherniwchan, Jevan - In: Resource and Energy Economics 34 (2012) 4, pp. 442-467

In this paper, I argue the compositional shift from agricultural to industrial production – industrialization – is a central determinant of changes in environmental quality as economies develop. I develop a simple two-sector model of neoclassical growth and the environment in a small open...

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Are stock markets influenced by sustainability matter? Evidence from European companies

Moneva, Jose M.; Ortas, Eduardo - In: International Journal of Sustainable Economy 1 (2008) 1, pp. 1-16

The emergence of ethical investment is a sign of the increasing interest of shareholders in the impact of corporate activities on sustainable development. The objective of this article is to analyse the relationship between the sustainable performance of a company and its financial performance...

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Design of optimal power cogeneration for North-east Sri Lanka based on stand-alone renewable energy systems

Davidrajuh, Reggie - In: International Journal of Sustainable Economy 1 (2009) 2, pp. 155-166

This article presents an optimal model to satisfy electricity needs of North-east Sri Lanka (NE-SL). With the absence of indigenous fossil fuel and large-scale hydrologic resources, NE-SL depends on the import of fossil fuel for electricity generation, causing economic and environmental...

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Can innovation resources influence company performance: case of Slovenia

Milfelner, Borut; Snoj, Boris - In: International Journal of Sustainable Economy 1 (2008) 1, pp. 60-69

Innovation resources are among the resources critical for the creation of sustainable competitive advantage and therefore, for the growth and survival of companies. Authors explore partial dimensions of innovation resources and their relations with company performance from a sample of companies...

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Predictability of the black and official exchange rates of North American Free Trade Agreement partners

Bai, Shuming; Koong, Kai S.; Liu, Lai C.; Wang, Bin - In: International Journal of Sustainable Economy 1 (2008) 1, pp. 70-84

Currency stability is a critical component in global commerce. This study examines the informational efficiency of the black and official exchange markets in the North American Free Trade Agreement partners. Using a series of non-parametric as well as time series models, this study finds that...

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Sustaining quality management: case study at Sanyo Semiconductor (Thailand)

Phusavat, Kongkiti; Songnisai, Sakulrat; Rassameethes, … - In: International Journal of Sustainable Economy 1 (2008) 1, pp. 85-99

The study illustrates the application of the System Engineering-Capability Maturity Model (SE-CMM) for sustaining and improving quality-management practices. This study takes place at Sanyo Semiconductor Thailand (SSTH) during June?December 2007 with extensive support and cooperation from its...

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Agro-food trade sustainability in Central and Eastern Europe

Bojnec, Stefan; Ferto, Imre - In: International Journal of Sustainable Economy 1 (2008) 1, pp. 100-112

The article applies recent methodological developments in international trade to evaluate agro-food trade sustainability in selected Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries with the European Union and their implications for sustainable agro-food sectors and rural development. Trade in bulk...

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