Costinela Forțea

Sustainable agricultural performance in the European Union in the context of ecological transition, economic fairness, and support policies

Valentin Marian Antohi, Jean Vasile Andrei, Costinela Forțea, Dumitru Nancu

This paper investigates the structural determinants of sustainable agricultural performance across the 27 European Union member states over the period 2012–2023, focusing on the interplay between economic efficiency, environmental sustainability, and social equity. Employing a panel quantile regression approach, the study captures …

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Structural Disparities and Firms' Capacity for Sustainability‐Oriented Transformation: Evidence From the European Union

Costinela Forțea, Valentin Marian Antohi, Doina Iacob, Ioana Lazarescu et autres

ABSTRACT Persistent structural disparities across European Union Member States create heterogeneous environments that shape firms' capacity for sustainability‐oriented transformation. This study investigates how differences in innovation and digital capacity, human capital development, and economic performance contribute to these uneven transformation capabilities across …

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Economic optimization of climate adaptation for water security: an integrated water–energy nexus risk assessment framework

Yunxia Ran, Fatma Ahmed Hassan, Waqar Ahmad, Valentin Marian Antohi et autres

The world faces unprecedented demands on water and energy infrastructure because of climate change, and a massive economic structure is needed to enable adaptation planning. This study presents a combined cost–benefit analysis that can be used to analyze climate adaptation strategies in …

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THE EVOLUTION OF PUBLIC EXPENDITURE AND IMPLICATIONS FOR FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY IN ROMANIA

Costinela Forțea, Valentin-Marian Antohi, Marius Sorin Dincă, Ioana Lăzaărescu et autres

This paper examines the evolution of public expenditure structure and its implications for fiscal sustainability in Romania over the period 2000–2024, in the context of increasing budgetary pressures and macroeconomic volatility. The study employs a quantitative approach based on log-transformed multiple regression …

Policy Responses and Institutional Innovation

Bhanuprabha Brahma, Rashi Mittal, Costinela Forțea, Ankita Hazarika et autres

In the emerging multipolar world economy, characterised by the resurgence of economic nationalism, reciprocal tariffs, and persistent macroeconomic volatility, traditional bilateral trade arrangements have proven increasingly inadequate in managing complex global trade disputes. The escalation of trade tensions in the 21st century …

Factors influencing consumer intention to adopt FinTech: an extended TAM–UTAUT trust model

Rohail Hassan, Syed Yaser Tanvir Ahmad, Mohamad Khoiru Rusydi, Costinela Forțea et autres

In the financial services industry, the incorporation of cutting-edge technologies such as blockchain, big data, and enhanced security systems has facilitated the development of innovative financial business models, services, and products. Countries like China and India are capitalizing on these developments, benefiting …

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Determinants of Life Expectancy in the European Union: A Panel Data Analysis

Valentin Marian Antohi, Monica Laura Zlati, Costinela Forțea, Ionut Marius Croitoru et autres

IntroductionLife expectancy represents one of the most comprehensive indicators of population health and healthcare system performance. This study investigates the economic, demographic, and mortality-related determinants of life expectancy across six European Union Member States from a health economics perspective.MethodsOECD data for six …

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Circular Economy, Innovation, and Environmental Sustainability in the European Union: Insights From Panel VAR Analysis

Costinela Forțea, Valentin Marian Antohi, Rohail Hassan, Jean Vasile Andrei et autres

ABSTRACT The transition toward climate neutrality in the European Union necessitates a deeper understanding of the dynamic relationships between circular economy practices, innovation, and environmental performance across diverse national contexts. This study addresses this need by applying a Panel Vector Autoregressive (Panel …

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THE ROLE OF ENVIRONMENTAL TAXES IN GENERATING TAX REVENUES AND REDUCING GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS IN THE EUROPEAN UNION

Valentin Marian Antohi, Costinela Forțea, Monica Laura Zlati, Ioana Lazarescu

The aim of this study is to examine the role of environmental taxes in generating tax revenues and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union. The study investigates how these taxes, particularly those on energy and transport, contribute to the EU's …

Informal economy and environmental degradation in developing countries: the conditioning role of institutional quality

Chengyu Si, Fatma Ahmed Hassan, Valentin Marian Antohi, Waqar Ahmad et autres

Environmental degradation, particularly through rising carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, is a pressing challenge for developing countries where large informal economies often escape regulatory oversight. This study investigates the impact of the informal economy on environmental degradation, …

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Unemployment in EU Member States: Evidence on the Influence of Economic and Demographic Factors

Valentin Marian Antohi, Costinela Forțea, Monica Laura Zlati, Rohail Hassan

The European Union is marked by economic, social and demographic challenges and understanding the determinants of unemployment becomes important for the formulation of effective and sustainable public policies.The study aims to investigate the influence of the main economic and demographic factors on …

Refreshing the design of a regional economic growth model in the context of the new digital decade

Monica Laura Zlati, Costinela Forțea, Valentin Marian Antohi, Nicoleta Cristache et autres

The digital economy is a significant objective of future development of the European space and is included alongside other strategic objectives in the 2030 and 2050 Agenda of the European Union. According to the European Union’s Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI), …

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