This study analyzes the impact of innovation heterogeneity on the growth of Chinese-listed hidden champion firms from 2010 to 2019, focusing on the effects of various types of innovation and their interaction, as well as the mediating role of degree of specialization. Findings reveal that...

The origins of the growth myth: 1930s -- The weaponization of growth: 1930s – 1950s -- Into Africa: 1950s -- 1960s – Bandit capitalism : 1960s -- 1970s -- New-age imperialism: 1970s -- 2000s -- Tipping point: 2008-2021 and beyond

Empirical evidence for the compensation hypothesis holds that trade openness independent of income risk has no significant effects on government size. Hence, using time series data for the period 1965-2013 from Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa and applying the bounds test method of...