Journal of Economics and Management Sciences

The Current Situation, Problems and Countermeasures of the Development of Rural Social Organizations in Poverty-Stricken Mountainous Areas

Hu Yue — 2024-12-04

With the continuous deepening and development of the market economy and social structure, a large number of social organizations have emerged in rural my country to represent, serve and safeguard the interests of farmers. Rural social organizations play an important role in participating in social governance, assisting rural construction, and promoting economic development due to their public welfare and social nature. However, due to problems such as lack of endogenous motivation, loose organizational management, and structural imbalances in rural social organizations in poverty-stricken mountainous areas, there are certain constraints in rural integration and self-development. Combined with the current situation, problems and role of rural social organizations in poverty-stricken mountainous areas, we will explore effective countermeasures to strengthen rural social organizations in the process of rural construction and development, and promote the role of rural social organizations through measures such as strengthening party and government empowerment, innovating organizational systems, and strengthening organizational connections. It can be used effectively to improve its promotion and connection functions in stabilizing poverty alleviation results, promoting rural revitalization and achieving common prosperity.

Optimal Technology License Contracts with Quality Improvement Under Stackelberg Competition

Jia Xuan Ze — 2024-12-05

As society develops, the phenomenon of technology licensing is becoming more prevalent. This paper analyzes the optimal licensing contract for the patentor with a quality improvement innovation in a Stackelberg duopoly market. We examine and compare two licensing contracts (fixed-fee licensing and royalty licensing) in terms of the patent-holding firm’s profit, consumer surplus, and social welfare. We also study the impact of quality differences on the choice of licensing contract. One might expect that consumer surplus and social welfare are greater under fixed-fee licensing. However, we show that this conclusion seems to be untrue under quality improvement technology licensing. Moreover, we find that (1)A royalty fee is always better than a fixed-fee authorization for the innovator’s profits; (2) Relative to social welfare, there is a threshold between fixed-fee authorization and concession authorization, and when this threshold is exceeded, concession fees are adopted, and vice versa for fixed-fee authorization.

The Impact of Consumer Trust in AI and Brand Attitudes on Continued Use of Robotic Menu Customization

Yuxin Yang — 2024-12-16

This study investigates the role of consumer trust in artificial intelligence (AI) and brand attitudes on the intention to continue using robotic menu customization services, focusing on the coffee industry as a transformative context for AI-driven innovations. Using the Stimulus-Organism-Response (S-O-R) framework, the study examines how trust and brand attitudes mediate consumer behavior, highlighting the moderating influence of demographics such as age, income, education, and satisfaction. The findings underscore the critical interplay between trust, brand perception, and continued engagement, offering practical implications for businesses to enhance customer loyalty through personalized AI services.

Employment Dynamics and Economic Performance: Divergent Impacts in the EU-27 Regions

Evangelos Rasvanis — 2024-12-20

The labour market is a key driver of regional economic outcomes, with factors such as unemployment, labour productivity and workforce composition shaping prosperity. High unemployment often reflects inefficiencies in resource allocation, leading to reduced productivity and consumer spending, while investments in human capital and productivity drive innovation, competitiveness, and growth. This study analyses the impact of labour market conditions and demographics on economic performance across EU-27 regions over two decades. Using quantile regression models, the research highlights the varying effects of workforce dynamics across regions at different stages of development. The findings reveal that unemployment disproportionately impacts low- and middle-income regions, while investments in lifelong learning yield significant returns in less developed regions. Labour productivity is a key driver, with employment in science and technology sectors particularly influential in wealthier regions. Additionally, demographic factors such as population density and changes in population size play significant roles in shaping economic outcomes. The study highlights the need for region-specific policies that address disparities, promote education and innovation in less developed areas, and balance wage growth with productivity in wealthier regions to foster sustainable growth and EU-wide convergence.