International journal of economic perspectives

The impact of carbon footprint labels and QR code traceability on consumers’ willingness to pay: Evidence from a discrete choice experiment in urban Vietnam

2025-11-04T07:14:47+00:00

This study investigates how carbon footprint labels and QR code traceability influence consumers’ willingness to pay (WTP) for food and beverage products in urban Vietnam. Using a discrete choice experiment with 400 respondents from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, the research estimates both conditional logit and mixed logit models to measure the marginal value of labeling attributes. Results reveal that consumers are willing to pay 9.8 percent more for products with carbon labels, 7.2 percent for QR traceability, and 11.6 percent for third-party verification. When both carbon and QR information are presented together, the combined WTP rises to 15.3 percent, confirming a complementary effect between environmental and digital transparency. Heterogeneity analysis shows that consumers with higher income and stronger environmental concern demonstrate significantly greater WTP. These findings suggest that transparency mechanisms not only enhance consumer trust but also provide strategic opportunities for firms and policymakers to promote sustainable consumption in Vietnam.

The influence of online reputation on customer purchasing decision: A study of Shopee users in the special capital region

2025-11-06T03:24:25+00:00

This study examines how online reputation influences purchasing decisions on Shopee, a leading e-commerce platform in Indonesia. Online reputation is defined through three components: e-reviews, cash on delivery (COD), and e-trust. Using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), the research explores how attitudes, norms, and perceived behavioral control shape intentions. A quantitative method was applied, with data collected from 321 Shopee users in Jakarta via a structured online survey. Respondents were selected based on prior Shopee experience. The questionnaire, adapted from validated constructs, used a five-point Likert scale. Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) was employed to assess relationships among the variables. Findings show that e-reviews and e-trust significantly influence purchasing decisions. E-reviews act as peer recommendations, while e-trust emerged as the most critical factor, emphasizing trust’s role in online transactions. Interestingly, COD showed no impact, possibly due to Jakarta consumers shifting toward digital payments. The study contributes to understanding Indonesian e-commerce behavior and offers practical insights for platforms like Shopee. Enhancing review credibility, simplifying COD, and strengthening consumer trust can boost engagement and conversions. The findings also suggest directions for consumer protection regulations in digital marketplaces.

Trade union movement and labor market in the Ivory Coast

2025-11-07T04:31:38+00:00

This article aims to shed light on the existence of a relationship between trade union activities and overall unemployment (male and female unemployment) in the Côte d'Ivoire labor market. Using Denton's method, we converted our annual data covering 2011-2021 into quarterly data. Furthermore, an ARDL model indicates that trade union action within companies is a growing source of overall unemployment in Côte d'Ivoire. In other words, this unionisation rate, which can be used to estimate employees' bargaining power vis-à-vis employers, is hindering the decline in the overall unemployment rate (for both men and women) in the Côte d'Ivoire labor market. In fact, a 1% increase in union membership leads to a 2.58% increase in the overall unemployment rate (1.40% for male job seekers and 2.27% for female job seekers). Thus, in terms of economic policy implications, the introduction of a policy aimed at encouraging competition in product markets in order to eliminate the negative effects of trade unions will indeed be very beneficial for job seekers.

Role of organizational ambidexterity and social capital in predicting organizational effectiveness

2025-05-28T05:09:40+00:00

In today’s fast-paced global economy, organizations are under constant pressure to adapt to rapid environmental changes, innovate continuously, and develop products and services tailored for emerging markets. This dynamic landscape has transformed the competitive business environment, making agility and innovation key differentiators. Despite operating under similar conditions, organizations often show varying levels of performance, which raises important questions about the underlying factors that drive organizational effectiveness. This study explores two critical variables—organizational ambidexterity (the ability to balance exploration and exploitation) and social capital (the networks and relationships that facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration). These concepts are especially relevant in the context of modern industries where digital transformation, remote collaboration, and cross-functional teamwork are becoming the norm.To gain insights, data was collected from a sample of 250 managers across various private sector organizations in India. Using hierarchical and moderated regression analysis, the study examines how these variables interact and influence organizational performance. The findings have practical implications, especially in today’s climate where firms must be both innovative and efficient. Leveraging organizational ambidexterity alongside strong social capital can help businesses remain resilient, adaptive, and competitive in the ever-evolving market landscape.

Cost-Driven strategies in consumer food behavior during global economic turmoil - evidence from Taiwan

2025-01-06T13:58:27+00:00

This study examines how rising food and energy prices, influenced by the Ukraine war and global instability, impact the dietary habits of Taiwanese consumers. Building on Grunert et al. (2023), which showed 81% of European consumers altered their food choices due to inflation, we explore whether Taiwanese consumers are becoming more price-conscious while prioritizing health and sustainability. Our findings indicate that taste remains a primary focus despite inflation, with increased attention to food quality, packaging, and local products, especially among women and younger consumers. This research offers valuable insights for food producers and retailers navigating contemporary consumer needs.

Commodity price shocks and fiscal procyclicality in developing economies: New evidence from resource-dependent countries

2025-09-21T03:14:40+00:00

The cyclicality of fiscal policy has long been debated in the literature, with evidence consistently showing that developing economies tend to adopt procyclical fiscal stances, unlike the countercyclical patterns observed in advanced economies. While much of the existing research has documented this procyclicality bias, limited attention has been given to the role of resource dependence in shaping fiscal behavior. This study extends the debate by investigating fiscal cyclicality in commodity-exporting developing countries, where international commodity price fluctuations critically influence fiscal revenues and expenditure decisions. Employing a panel fixed-effects model covering 2005–2021, we find robust evidence of fiscal procyclicality, driven largely by positive shocks in commodity prices. Our results further demonstrate that fiscal rules and institutional quality mitigate procyclicality, whereas, in contrast to previous studies, Financial openness is positively associated with government spending in resource-dependent economies, as rising commodity revenues and access to external capital amplify expenditures during booms, while downturns and capital reversals prompt sharp cuts, reinforcing procyclicality. Moreover, the sensitivity of government spending to commodity price fluctuations is moderated by fiscal rules and financial openness, particularly during boom periods, though this effect is weaker for revenues. These findings underscore the importance of strengthening fiscal frameworks, improving institutional capacity, and carefully managing financial openness to reduce procyclicality and enhance macroeconomic stability in commodity-dependent developing countries.

Mitigating stock price crash risk through accounting conservatism: A French market perspective with competitive contexts

2025-11-09T09:54:15+00:00

This research explores the relationship between accounting conservatism and stock price crash risk, with a particular focus on the moderating role of product market competition. Using a sample of 311 non-financial French companies listed on the Paris Stock Exchange within the CAC All Shares index from 2009 to 2020, we employ panel data regression models to examine this dynamic. The study finds a significant negative relationship between accounting conservatism and stock price crash risk, indicating that more conservative accounting practices tend to mitigate the likelihood of extreme stock price drops. Furthermore, this negative association is amplified in environments characterized by high product market competition. This suggests that when firms face intense competition, the protective effect of conservatism on stock price stability becomes more pronounced. By extending existing research, which primarily focuses on the American market, this study provides new insights within the context of France—a civil law country with different legal and regulatory frameworks. The findings have practical implications for managers, encouraging them to adopt conservative accounting practices and enhance transparency to reduce stock price crash risk. Investors can also leverage these insights to make more informed decisions, considering the influence of accounting policies and market competition on stock volatility.

Sustainability Tourism Practice through Constructed Environment: An empirical Study base on Northeast India

2025-11-15T13:52:30+00:00

This study proposes a pragmatic approach to sustainable tourism by applying Constructed Environment principles in Northeast India. CE refers to the human-made environment, emphasizing the alignment of tourist psychology and expectations with ecological sustainability. The framework relies on the intuitive understanding and competence of stakeholders in interpreting tourist psychology, drawing upon Maslow's hierarchy of needs. While tourism inflows offer economic benefits, they also lead to ecological impacts and resource exploitation. The study has two primary objectives: firstly, to outline constructed environment concepts and analyze its mechanism for enhancing sustainable tourism practices in northeast India. Secondly, to examine northeast India tourist destinations as the Sustainable tourism destinations. The study considers the awareness and opinions from various respondents regarding Sustainable tourism practice in the region, including Economic, environmental, and social benefits. A mixed-method approach (Ordinary Least Squares) was employed, combining primary data collected through interviews with secondary data from academic articles, books, and online sources. One key takeaway is the necessity of educating stakeholders and tourists about sustainable tourism practices to foster responsibility, competence, and awareness. This, in turn, will promote economic viability through sustainable tourism policy development and the integration of technology to support sustainable tourism in the region via CE.

The impact of organizational learning on financial performance of business organizations in the Arab Maghreb

2025-11-09T17:03:55+00:00

This study aims to examine the impact of the dimensions of organizational learning on the financial performance of business organizations in the Arab Maghreb. The standard modeling technique was used, relying on a hypothetical model methodology through structural equations. Among the key findings of the study are Organizational learning is an essential element for improving the financial performance of business organizations. By fostering an environment that encourages the acquisition, sharing, and application of knowledge, organizations can increase their efficiency and innovate new solutions to existing problems. Organizational learning promotes better decision-making processes and enhances adaptability to market changes. All these factors contribute to improved financial performance by increasing productivity, reducing costs, and improving the quality of products and services. Overall, organizational learning enhances the competitiveness of organizations in both local and international markets, leading to sustainable financial growth.

The financial performance of the Turkish Sovereign Wealth Fund for 2017 and 2022

2025-11-09T09:06:28+00:00

After the Second World War, the economic conjuncture of the world experienced a deep transformation because of the economic crisis. Sovereign Wealth Funds are one of the tools to overcome the negative impacts of economic crises by states. At first look, they seem only a weapon of different regimes of states; on the other hand, they are beneficial tools for suffering economies. It is learned from the Norwegian example that most democratic countries can use them, especially in governing natural resources and added-value forms such as technology and sustainability-based industries. This research concentrates on the Turkish Sovereign Wealth Fund by investigating its Return on Assets and Return on Equity Structure with a Monte Carlo Simulation Model. By doing so, it aims to analyse a special period of 2017 and 2022 for Turkey regarding the economic crises. At the end of the research, it was found that the Turkish Sovereign Wealth Fund suffered from negative developments in this period, and its income structure was abolished for a while, but under the impact of positive financial flexibility, it regained its optimal form. At the end of the analysis, the importance of a good governance structure and mechanisms such as accountability and transparency are suggested to the state or government.