The paper examines the Porter and induced-innovation hypotheses in a firm model where: (i) the firm has a vintage capital technology with two complementary factors, energy and capital ; (ii) scrapping is endogenous; (iii) technological progress is energy-saving and endogenous through purposive R&D investment; (iv) the innovation rate increases with R&D investment and decreases with complexity ;...

As sustainable waste management has become an important environmental concern, growing emphasis is being given to policy tools aimed at increasing recycling behavior by households. Information is a common policy tool, but may not always reach the individuals whose behavior is being targeted, i.e., those reluctant to recycle. This study examined individual differences in attention to recycling i...

The intestine carries out important functions related to digestion and absorption. It is composed of three distinct layers, an outer muscle layer, a mesenchymal layer and the epithelial layer. The epithelial layer forms the protective barrier that faces the luminal content of the intestine. In order to maintain barrier function the epithelial layer needs constant replenishment. This is ensured ...

Aichi virus 1 (AiV-1), belonging to the genus Kobuvirus in the family Picornaviridae, has been proposed as a causative agent of human gastroenteritis potentially transmitted by fecal-oral routes through contaminated food or water. AiV-1 is globally distributed and has been detected in various types of environmental samples, such as sewage, river water, groundwater, and shellfish. Recent environ...

This study uses a large field experiment linked to actual behavior evaluate the effects of an information campaign with and without celebrity endorsement on use single-use plastics. We find that demand for single plastics, particularly plastic straws spoons, is very responsive when — only it coupled our endorsement. The effect sizeable. Subjects in treatment around 29% fewer spoons shop at end ...