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Trade-offs and synergies when balancing economic growth and globalization for sustainable development goals achievement Read more

by Imre Fertő & Gábor Harangozó Read more

Urban highways are barriers to social ties - new co-authored research article by Sándor Juhász Read more

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The intertwined geographies of agricultural land and human settlement in Europe - by Imre Fertő and co-authors Read more

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Technology startups in Central and Eastern Europe: are they CEE-specific? New research study by Andrea Szalavetz Read more

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Rethinking Trade Flows: What New Insights Do Gravity Models with TiVA Data Bring? – by Imre Fertő & Magdolna Sass

  In an increasingly globalized economy, understanding international trade flows is critical for policymakers and economists alike. Traditional trade data have long been used to estimate and predict trade patterns between countries. However, as global value chains (GVCs) have evolved, there has been growing recognition that traditional trade data—based on gross exports—might not provide the […]

Large language models reduce public knowledge sharing on online Q&A platforms – by Johannes Wachs et al.

Large language models reduce public knowledge sharing on online Q&A platforms R. Maria del Rio-Chanona – Nadzeya Laurentsyeva –  Johannes Wachs PNAS Nexus, Volume 3, Issue 9, September 2024, pgae400Published: 11 September 2024     Abstract Large language models (LLMs) are a potential substitute for human-generated data and knowledge resources. This substitution, however, can present a significant […]

The Transformative Power of Hungarian Local Food-Buying Clubs – by Zsófia Benedek

  As the world shifts towards more sustainable and resilient food systems, local initiatives are gaining momentum. In Hungary, local food-buying clubs (BCs) are emerging as grassroots solutions to connect consumers directly with local food producers. Buying clubs not only promote sustainability but also offer a blueprint for alternative food networks (AFNs) that prioritize ethics, […]

Understanding Uncertainty in Agriculture: How State-Contingent Production Models Can Help Farmers Cope by Lajos Baráth

    Agriculture has always been a risky business, with farmers constantly navigating uncertainties like weather, pests, and market fluctuations. These uncertainties have become even more pronounced with the growing impacts of climate change. To help farmers make better decisions in the face of uncertainty, agricultural economists are increasingly turning to a concept known as […]

Captured green aims: The case of Hungary – new research article by Andrea Éltető & Judit Ricz

Captured green aims: The case of Hungary Andrea Éltető -Judit Ricz  New Perspectives – Research article – First published online September 12, 2024     Abstract The article aims to shed light on the environmental risks of the Hungarian autocratic economic policy coupled with increased state interventionism and the revival of industrial policies. Green economic strategies proliferate […]

The effect of within-school sorting on the socioeconomic test score gap in Hungary – by Zoltán Hermann et al.

Are separate classrooms inherently unequal? The effect of within-school sorting on the socioeconomic test score gap in Hungary     Zoltán Hermann, Hedvig Horváth, Dorottya Kisfalusi Economics of Education Review – Volume 103, December 2024     Highlights Within-school sorting on socioeconomic status is prevalent in Hungary. Within-school sorting widens socioeconomic test score inequalities. Sorting […]