Urban Sprawl is Consuming Hungary’s Land — What’s Driving It, and What Can Be Done?
blog article by Jenő Zsolt Farkas
Are Separate Classrooms Inherently Unequal? – By Zoltán Hermann
The Impact of Within-School Sorting on Socioeconomic Achievement Gaps in Hungary
How do business associations support contract enforcement? New co-authored study by István Boza
How do business associations support contract enforcement? Evidence from Hungary Károly Mike, István Boza, Gábor Tamás Molnár Annals of Public and Cooperative Economics – First published: 26 September 2024 Abstract Business associations (BAs) are often mentioned among formal private-order institutions that support contract enforcement. Despite their ubiquity, evidence about their actual roles is still very limited. We […]
Enhancing Electricity Markets: A Smarter Way to Clear the Day-Ahead Market by Dávid Csercsik
As the world shifts toward cleaner energy, day-ahead electricity markets (DAMs) are more critical than ever for keeping the lights on and balancing energy supply and demand. But with this comes a growing challenge—how can market operators process a flood of complex bids quickly and efficiently? The research by Dávid Csercsik and colleagues offers a […]
The Impact of Large Language Models on Knowledge Sharing: A 25% Decline in Stack Overflow Activity
by Johannes Wachs
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 […]
The Split Reality of Rural Gastro Tourism: Growth and Challenges in Hungary – by Gusztáv Nemes
Rural gastro tourism has emerged as a popular strategy for regional development, promising economic benefits and cultural revitalization in rural areas. Inspired by the success of destinations like Tuscany and Provence, many regions aim to replicate this model to boost local economies. However, the realities of rural tourism are often more complex than 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 […]
