Licit Crops, Illicit Gains: Rent-Seeking from Avocado Production
https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:smx:wpaper:2026011&r=&r=agr
Published: September 3, 2026 00:00
This article examines how positive economic shocks to legal agricultural production affect non-lethal crime in conflict-affected settings. I focus on Mexico’s avocado sector, which has experienced substantial growth in production and export value over…
Stricter EU wastewater regulations challenge candidate countries' EU accession
https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:aue:wpaper:2622&r=&r=agr
Published: September 1, 2026 00:00
The European Union's revised Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD, Directive 2024/3019), in force since 1 January 2025, marks a major step toward the Zero Pollution ambition. By imposing stricter wastewater collection, treatment, and pollutant…
Steering Carbon Farming Transition: An Agent-Based Exploration of Incentive Mechanisms
https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:ags:feemwp:410239&r=&r=agr
Published: September 1, 2026 00:00
Carbon farming comprises land-use practices that enhance carbon sequestration and reduce greenhouse gas emissions while improving soil quality and long-term agricultural sustainability. Despite its potential as a naturebased solution to climate change, its…
CHILDHOOD STUNTING: THE LEGACY OF MISALIGNED FOOD POLICY IN NIGERIA
https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:qed:dpaper:4644&r=&r=agr
Published: August 28, 2026 00:00
Nigeria faces a severe challenge of chronic malnutrition, ranking among the countries with the highest burden of stunting. The causes of stunting are complex, spanning individual, household, community, and national levels. This study examines how national…