This paper explores the effect of natural resource dependence on market concentration of imports. Using a new panel database for importing firms in developing and emerging market economies, the paper shows that higher natural resource dependence is associated with larger market concentration of...

The recent wave of tech sector layoffs has highlighted concerns about worker protection from abrupt job loss. This paper introduces a new quasi-natural experiment, the state Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, which reflects these concerns by mandating advance notice to displaced...

Globally, the sharing economy is considered a significant factor in achieving energy efficiency and sustainable economic development (SED) which needs regulatory and academic focus. This article investigates the impact of the sharing economy, including sharing economy users and sharing economy...

In Somalia, access to electricity impedes economic growth and sustainable development. Despite having abundant solar energy potential due to its location near the equator, the utilization of solar energy in Somalia is still limited due to unfamiliarity, lack of energy awareness, high initial...