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Configuration Analysis of Resource Allocation Efficiency Based on DEA and fsQCA: Evidence From China's Defense Science and Technology 基于DEA和fsQCA的资源配置效率配置分析——来自中国国防科技的证据

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Journal of Public Affairs Pub Date : 2026-03-11 DOI: 10.1002/pa.70119

Zilong Wang, Bingyang Zhou, Hechang Cai, Zhiwen Zhang

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Food Security in South Asia: Assessing the Role of Energy Availability 南亚的粮食安全：评估能源供应的作用

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Journal of Public Affairs Pub Date : 2026-03-10 DOI: 10.1002/pa.70114

Bashir Ahmad Fida, Ahmed Alhayky, Muhammad Zakaria, Fatima Sohail, Hamid Mahmood

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Industrial Investment Behaviour in India: Regional Level Analysis 印度工业投资行为：区域层面分析

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Journal of Public Affairs Pub Date : 2026-03-07 DOI: 10.1002/pa.70124

Ashwani, Sweety Garg

{"title":"Industrial Investment Behaviour in India: Regional Level Analysis","authors":"Ashwani, Sweety Garg","doi":"10.1002/pa.70124","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/pa.70124","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Balanced regional development has remained a central policy agenda across economies, wherein policymakers have underscored the role of productivity-led economic growth. In this regard, Indian states are actively pursuing their growth-oriented strategies, especially in enhancing productive capital, as reflected in investment. Despite the policy push, India's investment has remained cyclical in the past two decades. With this background, the study aims to understand the trends and patterns of industrial investment across Indian states and to identify the crucial factors affecting regional investment variability, thereby serving as a basis of policy lessons for states experiencing weak investment rates. The study performs the dynamic panel ARDL approach through MG and PMG estimations over the panel data set of 16 regions of India during 1991–2023. The empirical results find that state-level growth prospects, industrial productivity and financial liquidity create a positive impact on the investment, whereas the widening state fiscal deficit, skewed bank credit and poor infrastructure facilities appear to be weakening the investment. States, especially Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala and West Bengal, can manage these investment drivers for attaining the productivity-led growth.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":47153,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Affairs","volume":"26 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147653290","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Determinants of Nontax Revenue Buoyancy in Middle-Income Countries: The Role of Money Supply and Corporate Profitability 中等收入国家非税收入弹性的决定因素：货币供给和企业盈利能力的作用

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Journal of Public Affairs Pub Date : 2026-03-01 DOI: 10.1002/pa.70120

Engy Raouf

{"title":"Determinants of Nontax Revenue Buoyancy in Middle-Income Countries: The Role of Money Supply and Corporate Profitability","authors":"Engy Raouf","doi":"10.1002/pa.70120","DOIUrl":"10.1002/pa.70120","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Growing fiscal deficits in middle-income countries make enhanced domestic revenue mobilization essential for achieving the sustainable development goals. This paper explores nontax revenue buoyancy in 26 middle-income countries over the period from 2005 to 2020, focusing on the roles of money supply and corporate profitability. The Generalized Method of Moments approach, along with a novel application of panel quantile regression, is used to address endogeneity issues and capture the heterogeneous effects of these determinants across different levels of NTR buoyancy. NTR is found to be nonbuoyant in most countries, except for resource-rich nations such as Angola and Azerbaijan. Corporate profitability and money supply show the strongest negative effect on NTR buoyancy. The quantile regression results reveal substantial variation: at low NTR levels (10th percentile), profitability and money supply positively influence buoyancy, whereas GDP growth has negative effects. This pattern reverses at high NTR levels (90th percentile). These findings highlight the importance of personalized fiscal policies and emphasize the key roles of money supply and corporate profitability in achieving fiscal sustainability. Countries should prioritize reforms in state-owned enterprises, coordinate fiscal and monetary policies prudently, and adopt context-specific strategies based on their NTR performance levels to enhance fiscal sustainability and advance progress toward the sustainable development goals.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":47153,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Affairs","volume":"26 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147653242","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Institutional Governance and Global FDI Convergence: Examining the Impact of Institutional Quality on Investment Flows 制度治理与全球FDI趋同：制度质量对投资流动影响的检验

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Journal of Public Affairs Pub Date : 2026-03-01 DOI: 10.1002/pa.70116

Sodiq Arogundade, Biyase Mduduzi, Olajide O. Oyadeyi, Sibusiso Khoza

{"title":"Institutional Governance and Global FDI Convergence: Examining the Impact of Institutional Quality on Investment Flows","authors":"Sodiq Arogundade, Biyase Mduduzi, Olajide O. Oyadeyi, Sibusiso Khoza","doi":"10.1002/pa.70116","DOIUrl":"10.1002/pa.70116","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The global investment landscape presents challenges as subdued growth prospects, geopolitical tensions, and economic disintegration reshape international investment. Increasing tensions are making globalization more exorbitant and uncertain. Increasing trade barriers, intensified scrutiny of investments, and reputational risks are shaping foreign direct investment (FDI) strategies, prompting a shift in focus from efficiency to navigating geopolitical risks and opportunities. This research examines the convergence traits of FDI inflows among 179 nations, utilizing the Phillips and Sul club grouping method and the log <i>t</i> regression analysis covering the years from 1999 to 2022. Our research results denote a divergence in FDI inflow across the sample. However, the study identified three convergence clubs after applying the club clustering technique. The regional analysis results reveal provisional convergence across the regions—Latin America, Africa, Europe, North America, and the Caribbean. Discoveries by the ordered logit and probit models emphasized the crucial role of institutional governance on club membership in FDI convergence. The study recommends that policymakers prioritize maintaining macroeconomic stability, fostering a predictable investment climate, and ensuring transparency and accountability within these groups. Also, regional blocs should support policy harmonization and cooperation within regions to promote FDI convergence, considering the unique characteristics of each region.</p>","PeriodicalId":47153,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Affairs","volume":"26 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/pa.70116","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147653243","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Do Public-Private Partnership Investments Influence Poverty in Southern African Economies? A Panel VAR Approach 公私合作投资对南部非洲经济体的贫困有影响吗？面板VAR方法

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Journal of Public Affairs Pub Date : 2026-02-17 DOI: 10.1002/pa.70117

Mduduzi Biyase, Charles Shaaba Saba

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Investment in Human Capital and Subjective Well-Being in African Economies: Effect and Transmission Channels 非洲经济体人力资本投资与主观幸福感：效应与传导渠道

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Journal of Public Affairs Pub Date : 2026-02-17 DOI: 10.1002/pa.70115

Arsene Mouongue Kelly, Samy Musubao Kyoghero, Samrat Ray

{"title":"Investment in Human Capital and Subjective Well-Being in African Economies: Effect and Transmission Channels","authors":"Arsene Mouongue Kelly, Samy Musubao Kyoghero, Samrat Ray","doi":"10.1002/pa.70115","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/pa.70115","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Human capital investment and subjective well-being are central elements of sustainable development, aligning closely with the aspirations of SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth). Yet, in many African economies, persistent gaps in education, health outcomes, and life satisfaction raise questions about whether improvements in human capital effectively translate into enhanced well-being. Despite growing interest in well-being research, empirical evidence on this linkage in the African context remains limited, especially regarding the mechanisms through which human capital influences subjective well-being. In an attempt to fill this gap and provide actionable solutions, the present study examines the effect of human capital investment on subjective well-being across 36 African countries over the period 2012–2021. Using the two-step system GMM estimator addressing endogeneity and dynamic relationships, the findings reveal that human capital investment exerts a positive and significant effect on subjective well-being. The study further identifies control of corruption and foreign direct investment as key transmission channels that strengthen this relationship. Overall, the analysis provides evidence-based policy recommendations to guide African governments and regional institutions toward strategies that enhance human development and improve well-being across the continent.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":47153,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Affairs","volume":"26 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147299838","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Institutional Quality and the Prioritization of Sustainable Development: Perspectives From World Economies 制度质量与可持续发展的优先次序：来自世界经济的视角

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Journal of Public Affairs Pub Date : 2026-01-30 DOI: 10.1002/pa.70113

Tarek Eldomiaty, Jasmin Fouad, Hoda El Kolaly, Rasha Hammam, Randa El Bedawy

{"title":"Institutional Quality and the Prioritization of Sustainable Development: Perspectives From World Economies","authors":"Tarek Eldomiaty, Jasmin Fouad, Hoda El Kolaly, Rasha Hammam, Randa El Bedawy","doi":"10.1002/pa.70113","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/pa.70113","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This paper benefits from strong versus weak government governance for prioritizing the progress of sustainable development projects via optimization algorithms. This paper constructs two indices, namely, the sustainable development index (SDI) score, which uses worldwide sustainable development goals, and the world governance index (WGII), which uses the six pillars of world governance indicators. The data include 193 countries over the period 2000–2022. The number of common projects among all countries is 49 projects. The paper further examines the duration effect, which is the span of time improvement in institutional quality has an impact on the progress of sustainable development projects. The general results show that (a) the impacts of government governance take a minimum of 5–6 years to have an impact on the progress of sustainable development projects, (b) corruption “greases the wheel” significantly, and (c) in terms of the priorities of sustainable projects, strong-governance countries have rules and regulations that endorse a range of sustainable development projects wider (11 projects) than those offered by weak-governance countries (six projects). The paper contributes to current related studies in terms of quantifying institutional quality to monitor, prioritize and progress sustainable development projects in every country. The constructed WGII scores offer a new approach for “quantifying Institutional Risks,” which further helps understand the impacts of institutional change on sustainable development projects.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":47153,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Affairs","volume":"26 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146136655","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Analysing Public Food Procurement Effectiveness in India and Implications for Food Security 分析印度公共食品采购效率及其对粮食安全的影响

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Journal of Public Affairs Pub Date : 2026-01-28 DOI: 10.1002/pa.70112

Sanchayan Nath, Nakul Parameswar, Rakesh Arrawatia, Debasmita Bej

{"title":"Analysing Public Food Procurement Effectiveness in India and Implications for Food Security","authors":"Sanchayan Nath, Nakul Parameswar, Rakesh Arrawatia, Debasmita Bej","doi":"10.1002/pa.70112","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/pa.70112","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>There appears to be limited theoretical understanding of the mechanisms through which process, performance and agency-related variables interact to influence procurement effectiveness in India. In addition, limited research exists on how farmer-producers perceive the role of such factors in the public procurement of food and whether bottom-up scenario-based planning can suggest measures for increasing procurement effectiveness. Therefore, using an innovative framework linking process, performance and agency-related variables to procurement fidelity (a measure of procurement effectiveness), the research question that this article answers is: How do process, agency and performance-related variables influence the effectiveness of public food procurement in India? This question was answered by analysing two crucial cases of Indian procurement agencies using data collected via scenario-based focus group discussions with 86 farmer-producers across five Indian states. The key theoretical takeaways of this article are that three types of malfeasant behaviour (rent-seeking, discretion, collusion) among a wide range of intermediaries and procurement officials lead to process variation in food procurement. Process variation leads to performance variation, which in turn affects procurement effectiveness. This article argues that ineffective public food procurement affects food security by analysing the links between food procurement and four dimensions of food security (availability, access, utilisation and stability). A key empirical takeaway is that farmer-producers advocate bottom-up planning as an antidote for increased food procurement effectiveness and food security in the country.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":47153,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Affairs","volume":"26 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146155221","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Local Institutions and Forest Conservation Outcomes in the Indian State of Odisha: A Comparative Analysis of the Performance of Joint Forest Management and Community Forest Management 印度奥里萨邦的地方制度与森林保护成果：联合森林管理与社区森林管理绩效的比较分析

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Journal of Public Affairs Pub Date : 2026-01-20 DOI: 10.1002/pa.70110

Rupesh Kumar Moharana, Swadhina Shikha Swain, Bhagirath Behera, Anwesha Aditya

{"title":"Local Institutions and Forest Conservation Outcomes in the Indian State of Odisha: A Comparative Analysis of the Performance of Joint Forest Management and Community Forest Management","authors":"Rupesh Kumar Moharana, Swadhina Shikha Swain, Bhagirath Behera, Anwesha Aditya","doi":"10.1002/pa.70110","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/pa.70110","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study assesses the performance of two competing local institutions like community forest management (CFM) and joint forest management (JFM) on the ecological outcome (forest growth) in the Keonjhar district of the Indian state of Odisha. Specifically, the present study attempts to undertake a comparative analysis of the performance of JFM and CFM and assess their effects on forest conservation outcomes. Primary and secondary data have been used to analyze the determinants of differences in forest conservation outcomes. The primary data from 40 randomly selected sampled forest community institutions (20 each from CFM and JFM communities) are analyzed using an ordered logit model. The results indicate that the CFM communities seem to be performing well compared to their counterpart JFM communities concerning forest growth. In addition, local communities are more effectively managing forests as their size is larger and the resources available are scarce. The construction of roads to improve transport and communication has a detrimental impact on forest growth. The presence of temple land and community located far away from the forest department office are also likely to promote better forest growth. Forest protection committees formed by the local communities are more likely to manage forests effectively than those formed by the forest department. Hence, the more degraded reserved forest may be allotted to well-organized self-initiated CFM communities to achieve both forest conservation objectives and promote local livelihoods.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":47153,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Affairs","volume":"26 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-01-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146083350","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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