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An Analysis of Political and Institutional Power Dispersion: The Case of Turkey
Abstract This study examines the effects of fragmented governments and fiscal authorities on budget deficits... Read More
From Innovation System Perspective: Environmentally Friendly Technical Change and Small-and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Abstract Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) impose a significant negative impact on the environment, as... Read More
Is There A Triple Dividend Effect from A Tax on Fertilizer Use? A Computable General Equilibrium Approach
Abstract Although the existence of an environmental dividend to green taxes is beyond dispute, the... Read More
Cost Assessment of Environmental Degradation in The Middle East and North Africa Region – Selected Issues
Abstract This paper estimates the cost of inadequate potable water, sanitation and hygiene, outdoor air... Read More
Wage Inequality and Returns to Education in Turkey: A Quantile Regression Analysis
Abstract This paper investigates the male wage inequality and its evolution over the 1994-2002 period... Read More
Does Non-renewable Energy Utilization in Egypt Generate Net Gain or Net Loss?
Abstract This paper evaluates the sustainability of the main energy sources in Egypt. In its... Read More
Macroeconomic Impact of Remittances on Output Growth: Evidence from Turkey
Abstract This study estimates a Keynesian simultaneous, dynamic macroeconometric model to investigate the impact of... Read More
Income Level and Environmental Quality in The MENA Countries: Discussing the Environmental Kuznets Curve Hypothesis
Abstract This study extends the recent works of Liu (2005), Ang (2007), Apergis et al.... Read More
Climate Change Policy in the MENA Region: Prospects, Challenges, and the Implication of Market Instruments
Abstract Climate change is one of the principal challenges facing the world today. Given its... Read More