Studies proved that output growth is mainly associated with the Total Factor Productivity
(TFP) growth and variables that affect the TFP have an important explanatory power on …

Purpose By drawing upon institutional theory, the purpose of this paper is to investigate the
role of four critical resources (credit, electricity, contract enforcement and political …

Abstract Information and communication technology (ICT) supported by the Internet and
mobile phone usage has become a significant factor influencing the intelligent development …

The consistent energy supply is a big challenge for Pakistan. Pakistan's economy has been
hit severely by energy crisis. The electricity shortfall rose to 6000 mega watts in 2013. This …

China's manufacturing industry consumes more energy than the total amounts of Germany,
Britain, France, Spain and Japan combined, and has a substantial impact on energy …

We briefly consider the impact of fossil fuel subsidy removal policies in the context of
inadequate power supply, with a focus on the implications for businesses. In doing so, we …

Nigeria's electric power sector requires substantial reform if the country's economic
development and poverty alleviation program is to be realised. This understanding is behind …

The need to decompose CO2 emission intensity is predicated upon the need for effective
climate change mitigation and adaptation policies. Such analysis enables key variables that …

The role of infrastructure development in the manufacturing growth process is recognized in
the literature and policy cycles, therefore, what determines it is also worthy of attention. This …

This study is the first proper attempt to examine the influence of energy poverty on
productivity. Specifically, the study investigates the effects on the level and convergence of …