Purpose – This paper seeks to examine the impact of various socio‐economic factors on the viability of sugar production by focusing on the technical efficiency of farm performance. Design/methodology/approach – The examination is undertaken by empirically estimating the random coefficient...

Purpose – This paper seeks to revisit the highly debated trade‐growth hypothesis by considering the effects of trade and output volatility on the relationship between trade and economic growth. Design/methodology/approach – The relationship is modeled by testing for the existence of output...

Although an East Asian miracle, Singapore has been singled out for experiencing insignificant total factor productivity (TFP) growth, thereby reflecting limited potential for long‐term growth. Examines the validity of this statement for the services sector, which is an important engine of...

Purpose Blockchain is a disruptive technology enabling distributed, encrypted, smart and secure peer-to-peer transactions. The fragmented nature of the tourism industry with a high number of contracts and transactions between several parties has security issues, disputes and delay. Although...