Corruption and extremism
Attila Gáspár – Tommaso Giommoni – Massimo Morelli – Antonio Nicolò Journal of Development Economics, In Press, Journal Pre-proof, 103526 Available online 15 May 2025 Abstract This paper shows that corruption generates extremism, but mainly on the opposition side. While corruption hurts all citizens, only voters on the minority side may desire to switch to […]
Two axiomatizations of the pairwise netting proportional rule in financial networks
Péter Csóka – P. Jean-Jacques Herings European Journal of Operational Research, Vol. 325. No. 3. pp. 553-567. (2025) Abstract We consider financial networks where agents are linked to each other via mutual liabilities. In case of bankruptcy, one needs to distribute the assets of bankrupt agents over the other agents. One common approach is to first […]
Wine, markups, and export behavior: Evidence from Hungary
Gergely Csurilla – Zoltán Bakucs – Imre Fertő Journal of Wine Research, First View , pp. 1-13 (2025) Abstract The study examines the influence of markups on the export decisions and subsequent export intensity of firms within the Hungarian wine sector. Additionally, we evaluate the impact of entering and sustaining a presence in export markets on firms’ markups […]
Gender-based differences in eco-efficient farming
Imre Fertő – Lajos Baráth – Štefan Bojnec Scientific Reports, Vol. 15. Art. No. 15895 (2025) Abstract This study investigates gender-based differences in eco-efficiency among Hungarian field crop farms, using data from the Farm Accountancy Data Network between 2015 and 2020. Applying Data Envelopment Analysis and Blinder-Oaxaca decompositions, we reveal a consistent eco-efficiency advantage for women-headed […]
The effect of regulatory requirements on market liquidity: ESG promotion as a special case
Judit Hevér – Péter Csóka International Review of Economics & Finance, Vol. 100. Art. No. 104078 (2025) Abstract Liquidity is a key consideration in financial markets, especially in times of financial crises. For this reason, regulatory attention to and measures in this field have been on the rise for the past several years. As a matter […]
Socioeconomic inequalities and diabetes complications: an analysis of administrative data from Hungary
Péter Elek – Balázs Mayer – Orsolya Varga European Journal of Public Health In Press, Published: 08 April 2025 Abstract Diabetes complications are associated with increased healthcare costs and worsened patient outcomes. In this paper, we analyse how individual-level demographic and territorial-level socioeconomic and healthcare variables influence the presence and severity of diabetes complications and […]
The Community-Driven Ecosystem Resilience and Equity Framework: A Novel Approach for Social Resilience in Ecosystem Services
Masoomeh Shemshad – Agnieszka Synowiec – Marcin Kopyra – Zsófia Benedek Sustainability, Vol. 17. No. 8. Paper: 3452 (2025) Abstract Ecosystem service (ES) frameworks help to assess the benefits ecosystems provide to society, yet weak governance integration often limits their effectiveness. This review critically examines major ES frameworks’ governance gaps, introduces the Community-Driven Ecosystem Resilience […]
Price transmission in the Hungarian pork market
Tibor Bareith – Imre Fertő – Szilárd Podruzsik Agricultural and Food Economics, Vol. 13. Art. No. 11. (2025) Abstract This study examines price transmission dynamics in the Hungarian pork market from 2017 to 2023, focusing on the effects of price controls implemented to combat inflation. Inflation and price control policies have been central topics in […]
Statistical overview of the Sniffin’ sticks olfactory test from the perspectives of anosmia and hyposmia
László Sipos – Zsófia Galambosi – Sándor Bozóki – Zsombor Szádoczki Scientific Reports, Vol. 15. Art. No. 8984 (2025) Abstract The Sniffin’ Sticks test is evaluated by summing the scores of threshold, discrimination, and identification subtests to establish an olfactory diagnosis (anosmia, hyposmia, normosmia). However, variations in thresholds, ranges and inconsistencies have been observed. Statistical analyses (distributions, quantiles), protocol […]
Unequal relational travel patterns of long-distance rail trips between different levels of settlement hierarchies – Case study from Hungary
Vilmos Oszter – István Kövesdi – László Sipos Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives, Vol. 31. Paper: 101387 (2025) Abstract The study of long-distance travel behaviour has become a prominent field of research on a global scale. Parallel with economic development, the proportion of long-distance trips undertaken by individuals and groups across the globe is increasing. Based […]
Revisiting the Dunning-Kruger effect: Composite measures and heterogeneity by gender
Anna Adamecz – Radina Ilieva – Nikki Shure Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Economics, Vol. 116. Paper 102362 (2025) Abstract The Dunning-Kruger effect (DKE) states that people with lower levels of the ability tend to self-assess their ability less accurately than people with relatively higher levels of the ability. Thus, the correlation between one’s objective […]
Trade-offs and synergies when balancing economic growth and globalization for sustainable development goals achievement
Imre Fertő – Gábor Harangozó Scientific Reports, Vol. 15. Art. No. 8634 (2025) Abstract This study investigates the complex relationships between globalization, economic growth, urbanization, and ecological footprint in the context of advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Employing a club convergence framework, we evaluate global SDG Index from 2000 to 2023 for 149 […]
