In recent years FDI inflows towards transition countries have progressively increased, further stimulated by the entrance of some countries in the European Union. Traditional theoretical studies predict that foreign-owned companies serve as a very important source of technology transfer and...

The aim of the paper is to investigate the effect of environmental stringency on innovation and productivity using a cross-country panel made up of 7 European countries for 13 manufacturing sectors over the years 2001-2007. This research topic goes under the heading of Porter Hypothesis (PH) of...

Energy efficiency technologies represent a key driver for the reduction of the energy demand, leading to environmental and economic benefits. This aspect appears to be particularly relevant in the residential sector, where the demand for energy has not showed a decreasing trend over the last two...