New Publication: Does Culture affect Energy Poverty? Evidence from a Cross-Country Analysis
Does Culture affect Energy Poverty? Evidence from a Cross-Country Analysis [Article published: 26 August 2021] A paper written by Dr Sajid Chaudhry, 'Does Culture affect Energy Poverty? Evidence from a Cross-Country Analysis' has been published in the Energy Economics. Abstract: We investigate the impact of cultural dimension on energy…
New Publication: Carbon Neutrality: The Role of Banks in Optimal Environmental Management Strategies
Carbon Neutrality: The Role of Banks in Optimal Environmental Management Strategies [Article published: 11 August 2021] A paper written by Dr Sajid Chaudhry, 'Carbon Neutrality: The Role of Banks in Optimal Environmental Management Strategies' has been published in the Journal of Environmental Management . Abstract: This study explores…
New Publication: Homophily and Peer Influence in Early-Stage New Venture Informal Investment
Homophily and Peer Influence in Early-Stage New Venture Informal Investment [Article published: 3 August 2021] A paper written by Prof Tomasz Mickiewicz, 'Homophily and Peer Influence in Early-Stage New Venture Informal Investment' has been published in the Small Business Economics. Abstract: Conceptualising early-stage new venture…
Blog Post – Brexit: UK Services are Losing out to EU Rivals – but Asia could be Big Winner
Brexit: UK Services are Losing out to EU Rivals - but Asia could be the Big Winner [28 July 2021] Seven months after Britain’s exit from the EU, the chilly effects on UK trade are being felt. Total exports of UK goods and services were down by 13% (£36 billion) and imports down 22% (£66 billion) for January to May 2021 compared to the same period in 2019,…
New Publication: Non-Tariff Measures and Productivity of Ukrainian Food-Processing Firms
Non-Tariff Measures and Productivity of Ukrainian Food-Processing Firms [Article published: 28 July 2021] A paper written by Dr Olesandr Shepotylo, 'Non-tariff measures and productivity of Ukrainian food-processing firms' has been published in the Journal of Agricultural Economics. Abstract: Using detailed data on veterinary, ecological, sanitary,…
News Article: Feeding the Celtic Tiger Media Coverage
Media Coverage: Feeding the Celtic Tiger - Brexit, Ireland and Services Trade [21 June 2021] Following the recent press release on the new research paper ‘Feeding the Celtic Tiger – Brexit, Ireland and Services Trade’ written by Prof Jun Du and Dr Oleksandr Shepotylo, media analysis shows it has reached within a period of seven days an impressive audience of…
New Publication: Cognitive Financial Constraints and Firm Growth
Cognitive Financial Constraints and Firm Growth [Article published: 15 June 2021] A paper written by Professor Jun Du and Dr Bach Nguyen, 'Cognitive Financial Constraints and Firm Growth' has been published in the journal Small Business Economics. Abstract: This study distinguishes entrepreneurs’ cognitive financial constraints from financial…
News Article: Business Futures Survey
LBGCBP has collaborated with the Enterprise Research Centre (Aston University) on a Business Futures Survey aimed at small businesses with fewer than 250 employees. The survey focuses on how a company has fared over the last few months and how best they see the future with a particular focus on digital technologies and environmental sustainability. It is intended…
Press Release: Feeding the Celtic Tiger – Brexit, Ireland and Services Trade
Irish eyes smiling as Brexit sees services trade switch from UK 31 May 2021 | Birmingham, UK Ireland “the big winner from Brexit” as its services exports boom at Britain’s expense since 2016 Irish services exports surged by £126bn (€144bn) as the UK’s fell by £113bn (€130bn) from previous trends in the wake of the referendum While Covid-19 has distorted trade…
News Article: Global Challenges Research Fund
Seed corn funding from the Global Challenges Research Fund by UKRI on biomass-biobutanol-bio-LPG in Brazil, £60K, has been awarded to Dr Agelos Delis (CI) and Dr Jude Onwudili (EAS), partners in Brazil and SHV Energy. May-July 2021
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