New study by our researchers examines discrimination in teacher assessments against Roma students in Hungary
Discrimination in track recommendation but not in grading: experimental evidence among primary school teachers in Hungary European Sociological Review – Oxford University Press Published: 16 November 2024 Abstract This study examines discrimination in teacher assessments and track recommendations against Roma minority students in Hungary. We conducted a pre-registered randomized experiment among 413 primary school […]
Motivations for farmers’ participation in agri-environmental scheme in the EU, literature review
by Szilárd Podruzsik and Imre Fertő
Poultry Farming in Central Europe: Are Hungarian or Polish Farms More Efficient? By Lajos Baráth and Imre Fertő
In the global drive for food security, the poultry sector plays an essential role, particularly in meeting the growing demand for affordable, protein-rich food. Central European countries like Hungary and Poland, where poultry farming constitutes a significant part of agriculture, face unique challenges in improving production efficiency while maintaining sustainable practices. In a recent […]
Eco-Innovation in the Hungarian Wine Industry: A Path to Sustainability – By Imre Fertő and Valéria Lekics
The global wine industry faces a growing need to balance economic growth with environmental responsibility. From reducing water consumption and chemical use to minimizing carbon footprints, wine producers worldwide are exploring ways to innovate sustainably. Hungary, a country known for its rich winemaking traditions, is no exception. We examine how Hungarian wineries are adopting eco-innovation […]
Transnational governance, authoritarianism, and deinstitutionalization in a child protection NGO in Hungary
New research article by Cecília Kovai and co-authors
Wheat price dynamics in Hungary: Resilience to shocks – new research article by Bareith, Fertő & Podruzsik
Wheat price dynamics in Hungary: Resilience to shocks Tibor Bareith, Imre Fertő, Szilárd Podruzsik Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, Volume 18, 2024 Abstract This study investigates the impact of recent global disruptions, focusing on the Covid-19 pandemic and the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war, on Hungary’s wheat-flour supply chain, with a focus on […]
Monetary Policy and Food Price Inflation in Hungary: Lessons and Insights by Tibor Bareith
In the wake of rising food prices and economic shocks, policymakers face the perennial challenge of stabilizing essential costs without sacrificing broader economic health. Hungary’s recent experience provides a case study in this complex balancing act. From January 2007 to March 2023, the country witnessed significant food price volatility, accentuated by global events […]
Inequality Perceptions and Preferences Globally and Locally – by Attila Gaspar
A new paper in the Journal of Economic Inequality finds that perceptions of domestic inequality significantly influence views on cross-country economic disparities, more so than actual objective socio-economic metrics. The paper was written in collaboration between researchers from Italy (Carmen Cervone, Federica Durante, Anne Maass, Caterina Suitner, Roberta Rosa Valtorta, and Michela Vezzoli) and from […]
New research article by Alexandra Szőke, Cecília Kovai & Réka Geambașu in Dialectical Anthropology journal
Settling for a “good enough” school: contradictions of middle class reproduction in a small town in illiberal Hungary Alexandra Szőke, Cecília Kovai & Réka Geambașu Dialectical Anthropology – Published: 1 November 2024 Download PDF Abstract The politics of the Orbán regime, in power in Hungary since 2010, are reshaping the possibilities for […]
Small but Salient: The Securitization of Ukraine’s Ethnic Hungarian Minority – by Péter Balogh
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has brought increased attention also to the ethnic Hungarian minority in Ukraine’s Transcarpathia region. Though small in number, this community has become a focal point of tension, with many in Ukraine increasingly viewing it as a security risk. Péter Balogh and Katalin Kovály’s study on the securitization of this minority highlights […]
