We revisit the factors of convergence and growth in Central, Eastern and South Eastern Europe (CESEE). While the key elements that were driving pre-crisis convergence - rapid export growth, propelled by low wages, capital inflows and technology import, and catalysed by the EU accession - gave a...

Despite the remarkable growth in frontier technology adoption (FTR) in the Global South, empirical evidence concerning their socioeconomic impacts in the context of Africa is hard to find. This study, therefore, employs macro data for a sample of 39 African countries to bridge three pressing...

This paper empirically examines the impact of labour market counter-reforms on real GDP per capita and employment growth in 25 OECD countries between 1973 and 2012. We use a novel, narrative-based dataset of reform indicators and apply the local projections approach. We consider not only...

Anthropogenic environmental pollution has become a global concern due to its profound impact on Earth's ecosystems. This study examines the interrelation between energy resources (both renewable and non-renewable), economic growth, and CO2 emissions across G-20 countries, using historical data...