Parrado, S., Perna, R., Closa, C. & Pereira-Puga, M. (2025). Regulatory approaches in the face of a pandemic: assessing the role of ideology, context, and rule design in four spanish regions

Regulatory approaches in the face of a pandemic: assessing the role of ideology, context, and rule design in four spanish regions
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Abstract. Regulatory instruments to manage the COVID-19 pandemic have been the object of rich scholarly debates, primarily focused on early national responses to the crisis. We investigate variation in sub-national regulatory approaches when a crisis is normalized, its association with competing political ideas about the health-economy trade-off and the coercion-persuasion continuum, and the specificities of the socio-economic context to be regulated.

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del Río, P., Burguillo, M. & P. Kiefer, C. (2025). Which are the main determinants of energy poverty? A systematic review of the literature

Which are the main determinants of energy poverty? A systematic review of the literature
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Abstract. Mitigation of energy poverty (EP) is a relevant policy goal nowadays for governments worldwide. The determinants of household EP should be identified and analysed in order to design targeted policies for specific groups which mitigate EP effectively and efficiently. The aim of this paper is to identify the most relevant determinants of EP as well as research gaps in the academic literature on those determinants. For this purpose, a systematic review of the literature has been performed.

Hudson, N., Weis, C., Pavone, V., Herbrand, C. & Provoost, V. (2025). The emergence of egg intermediaries in the European fertility landscape: the creation of value in reproductive bioeconomies

The emergence of egg intermediaries in the European fertility landscape: the creation of value in reproductive bioeconomies
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Abstract. With recent growth in both domestic and global private health care markets and increased medical travel by patients, there has been an increase in the existence of medical mediation services. Whilst there is a developing scholarship that considers the brokerage of this travel, less attention has been paid to other forms of medical facilitation.

Kovářík, J., Martínez-Macías, I. & Miller, L. (2025). Distributive preferences and effort provision: A two-way link?

Distributive preferences and effort provision: A two-way link?
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Abstract. This paper examines the relationship between effort and distributive preferences in a setting where effort does not affect the total amount available for distribution. While prior research has shown a link from effort to distributive preferences, we provide empirical evidence of the reverse relationship: individuals who make egalitarian choices exert less effort one year later compared to those who act selfishly.

Capdevila, C., Iofrida, N., De Luca, A. & Varela, E. (2025). Less is more? Differences of social impacts on farm workers in short/long agricultural supply chains in Spain

Less is more? Differences of social impacts on farm workers in short/long agricultural supply chains in Spain
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Abstract. Agriculture is one of the most dangerous occupations in Europe. Practices such as the use of pesticides, physically demanding tasks, and long working hours are more common than in other sectors. Health risks jeopardise the transition to sustainable agriculture, affecting the well-being of farmers and workers. Although the economic and environmental sustainability of development strategies adopted by farms to thrive (i.e., economies of scale or specialisation vs.

Varela, E., Jay, M., Flinzberger, L., Mobarak, C. & Plieninger, T. (2025). A review of high nature value farming systems in Europe: Biodiversity, ecosystem services, drivers, innovations and future prospects

A review of high nature value farming systems in Europe: Biodiversity, ecosystem services, drivers, innovations and future prospects
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Abstract. Farming systems of high natural and cultural value represent approximately 30% of farmlands in the European Union and are associated with a high species and habitat diversity and/or the presence of species of European conservation concern. This study aims to synthesize the existing knowledge on the assessment of biodiversity and ecosystem services, the social-ecological drivers of change and the innovations developed around high nature value (HNV) farming systems.

Wunder, S., Fraccaroli, C., Varela, E., Bruzzese, S. & Termansen, M. (2025). Examining innovative designs of agri-environmental schemes in Europe: A case comparison of impact pathways

Examining innovative designs of agri-environmental schemes in Europe: A case comparison of impact pathways
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Abstract. Agri-environmental schemes (AES), a subtype of payments for ecosystem services (PES), aim to address Europe’s environmental and climate objectives by incentivising farmers to maintain or shift to farming practices that deliver additional ecosystem services (ES). We develop a theory of change (ToC) for AES, reviewing nine European case studies at different implementation stages, yet all featuring innovative contract solutions to increase ES provision (e.g., water quality, pollination) and enhance bird and grassland biodiversity.