Using data analysis, the authors of the paper attempt to answer the question of the most optimal locations in which to establish mobile money services. These services tend to be provided by small branches that depend on the number of customers. Different groups of actors, such as regulators, banks or mobile money operators, have different […]
Oil prices have diverse impacts on different agents and parts of the economy. It was demonstrated already in the second half of the 20th century that these impacts can be extensive. After the escalation of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine in early 2022, the issue of raw material and energy prices has gained prominent […]
This paper deals with the question how people follow tax rules and pay their taxes. There are two main approaches to understanding tax compliance. The first one, called “tax enforcement” explains compliance by how strict the rules and punishments for not paying taxes are, and at how probable it is to get caught. The second […]
This paper addresses the European dimension of minority nationalism, a distinct debate in territorial politics and European studies. Sub-state minorities (also called stateless nations) seek to expand and protect the self-government of their regions (ranging from more autonomy in a specific area to independence). Regionalist parties, the principal actors behind this agenda, have embraced European […]
