Post-socialism: still here? New research article by Erika Nagy in Eurasian Geography and Economics journal

Post-socialism: still here? Erika Nagy Eurasian Geography and Economics – Published online: 27 May 2025 Abstract This Commentary is a contribution to the debate on the relevance of the concept of post-socialism today, and it considers reconceptualizing rather than abandoning it. The key argument of the Commentary is that we should give up the […]
Towards One Aim through Different Pathways – Similarities and Differences in National Qualifying Competitions for the International Geography Olympiad – by Dóra Bálint

Towards One Aim through Different Pathways – Similarities and Differences in National Qualifying Competitions for the International Geography Olympiad Dóra Bálint This article focuses on a specific segment of education: talented students, more precisely, how different countries organize their national qualifying competitions for the International Geography Olympiad (iGeo). As the iGeo is the […]
The effect of regulatory requirements on market liquidity: ESG promotion as a special case – new research article by Péter Csóka and Judit Hevér

The effect of regulatory requirements on market liquidity: ESG promotion as a special case Judit Hevér – Péter Csóka International Review of Economics & Finance – Volume 100, June 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 […]
Round-Tripping Foreign Direct Investments: What are the Main Factors? New research article by Magdolna Sass and Imre Fertő has published in Global Policy journal

Round-Tripping Foreign Direct Investments: What are the Main Factors? Magdolna Sass – Imre Fertő Global Policy – First published: 28 May 2025 Abstract FDI round-tripping has become an increasingly important issue in the world economy, with significant implications for tax revenues, regulatory frameworks, and economic policy. Little is known about its importance and characteristics […]
Transition in Agriculture – Agricultural Economics in Transition XX. conference – 29-30 May 2025

Transition in Agriculture – Agricultural Economics in Transition XX. conference We held a two-day international conference organized by the Agricultural Economics and Rural Development Research Group of The HUN-REN Centre for Economic and Regional Studies, Institute of Economics on May 29 and 30, 2025. After the opening speech of Director General Imre Fertő […]
Social Inequalities and Diabetes: How Does Place of Residence Influence the Severity of Complications? By Péter Elek

Social Inequalities and Diabetes: How Does Place of Residence Influence the Severity of Complications? by Péter Elek Diabetes is one of the most widespread chronic diseases globally, and its complications pose serious consequences for both individuals and healthcare systems. A new study from Hungary, authored by Péter Elek, Balázs Mayer, and Orsolya Varga, reveals […]
Unlocking Export Potential: How Pricing Strategies Boost Hungarian Wine Exports

by Gergely Csurilla, Zoltán Bakucs, Imre Fertő
New research articles by Csaba Lakócai and Tamás Tibor Csontos has published in Journal of Contemporary Central and Eastern Europe

State expenditures and varieties of capitalism in East Central Europe Tamás T. Csontos Journal of Contemporary Central and Eastern Europe – Published online: 25 May 2025 Abstract The paper contributes to the debate on how capitalist varieties have changed in East Central Europe (ECE) after the 2008 crisis by applying cluster analysis to government […]
Reducing Food Loss: Post-harvest Strategies at the Small Scale – new research article by Zsófia Benedek and co-authors

Reducing Food Loss: Post-harvest Strategies at the Small Scale Zsófia Benedek, Katalin Kujáni, Judith Molnár Eurochoices – early view article – First published: 19 May 2025 Summary This article examines post-harvest technologies and practices tailored to small-scale operations, highlighting their potential to reduce food loss. A comprehensive approach to conceptualising post-harvest technologies is proposed across various stages […]
Black Mountains and White Deserts – Why are copper mining waste materials not utilised for other products and economic diversification in Zambia? – by Gergely Buda

Black Mountains and White Deserts Why are copper mining waste materials not utilised for other products and economic diversification in Zambia? Gergely Buda Külgazdaság (External Economic Bulletin) – Issue: Vol 69 (2025) Issue 1 – Page number: 1-23.o. Extract Copper mining negatively affects the natural and human environment, pushes mineral-rich economies towards dependence on the […]