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The article explores the impact of green demand preferences on carbon emission reductions through an environmental dynamic stochastic general equilibrium model. Topics discussed include the coordination of carbon market and macroeconomic policies, the differing impacts of fiscal, monetary, and carbon market policies on emissions, and the role of non-homothetic preferences in influencing policy effectiveness and business cycle fluctuations.

A study conducted by researchers at Xiamen University in China examines the impact of unconventional monetary policies on China's economic and financial cycle. The study finds that the US unconventional monetary policy, implemented after the global financial crisis in 2008, had a negative effect on China's inflation and output, while China's stock and commodity markets experienced short-term increases. The research suggests that China's monetary policy had a greater impact on the domestic economy and financial markets during the same period. The study's findings provide valuable insights for decision-making in response to the new wave of unconventional US monetary policies prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Warsaw explores the relationship between competition in the banking industry and the procyclicality of loan-loss provisions (LLPs) in emerging markets. The study found that intense competition is associated with increased procyclicality of LLPs in high-income countries, while the opposite effect is observed in low-income countries. The research suggests that the competitive environment plays a significant role in shaping the procyclicality of LLPs and highlights the importance of considering competition in financial stability analysis. The findings have implications for government interventions during economic crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Antigonish; Canada; North and Central America; Influenza; Mortality EN Antigonish Canada North and Central America Influenza Mortality 1141 1141 1 07/03/23 20230707 NES 230707 2023 JUL 9 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Medical Letter on the CDC & FDA -- Investigators discuss new findings in Influenza. Keywords for this news article include: Antigonish, Canada, North and Central America, Influenza, Mortality, St. Francis Xavier University. Canada, North and Central America, Influenza, Mortality, Antigonish. [Extracted from the article]

Rome, Italy, Europe, CDC and FDA, Economics, Finance and Investment, Investment and Finance Keywords: Rome; Italy; Europe; CDC and FDA; Economics; Finance and Investment; Investment and Finance EN Rome Italy Europe CDC and FDA Economics Finance and Investment Investment and Finance 1344 1344 1 04/10/23 20230414 NES 230414 2023 APR 16 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Medical Letter on the CDC & FDA -- New research on CDC and FDA is the subject of a report. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) have conducted a study on the effect of unemployment insurance (UI) benefits on labor supply using 20 years of administrative data from California. The study found that the behavioral effect of UI benefit levels on labor supply does not vary with the business cycle from 2002 to 2019. However, during recessions, the duration elasticity of UI benefits increases due to increased coverage from benefit extensions. The study also noted that the behavioral effect of UI benefits during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic was substantially lower at all unemployment durations. This research has been peer-reviewed and provides valuable insights into the relationship between UI benefits and labor supply. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers from the University of Sfax in Tunisia have conducted a study on entrepreneurial opportunities in times of crisis. The study focuses on Tunisia's economic cycle before and after the 2011 Revolution and examines the factors that drive opportunity recognition (OR) in different economic environments. The research found that factors such as training, creativity, and social networks were ineffective in the OR process, while self-efficacy and prior experience had strong effects on identifying entrepreneurial opportunities during economic downturns. The study suggests that the Tunisian government should devise an effective strategy to support young entrepreneurship, especially in light of the potential impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the country's vulnerable economy. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted by researchers at Technical University Kosice in Slovakia examined the prediction capabilities of Economic Sentiment Indicators (ESI) in relation to the economic cycles of European Union (EU) countries. The study found that ESI and its components were effective in predicting economic cycles in selected EU countries, with the Consumer confidence indicator, Construction, and Industrial confidence indicators showing the best predictive capabilities. However, the study also noted that the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant negative impact on the ESI's predictive capabilities. The research was supported by the Slovak Research and Development Agency. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted at the University of Portsmouth in the United Kingdom has developed a resilience-based maintenance optimization (RbMO) framework for asset management. The framework aims to absorb fluctuations in the operating context, such as business fluctuations and pandemics like COVID-19, while maintaining asset performance at an optimal maintenance cost and an acceptable level of risk. The framework utilizes the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and the Knapsack method to define risk reduction and select maintenance tasks within the allocated budget. The approach also introduces the nested criticality grid (NCG) to visually represent risk profiles and facilitate decision-making. The research emphasizes the comprehensive continuous improvement cycle of the RbMO framework, which enables asset owners to effectively manage changes in the operating context. [Extracted from the article]

A report from the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa discusses research findings on the estimation of defaultable bonds in the South African financial markets. The study aims to estimate the factors affecting bond yields for major banks in South Africa. The research concludes that default risk varies with the business cycle and increased sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study also finds that the alpha-CIR model performs better than the classical CIR model. The research has been peer-reviewed and more information can be obtained from the University of Stellenbosch. [Extracted from the article]