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Technology-driven Restructuring of Manufacturing Industry
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doc. dr. Asta Baliutė |
state-funded |
Research Topic Summary.
Restructuring of the country's manufacturing industry toward technology-driven in order to achieve the growth of high-tech industries and increase the employment of advanced digital technologies, is a crucial condition for the country's economic growth. The development of advanced technologies, high qualifications and skills of the workforce in manufacturing industry ensures growth of higher added-value due to higher productivity. Goal of the research is to evaluate the drivers and restrictions of industrial restructuring towards more technologically intensive industries. Tasks of the research: to analyze the long-term structural changes of country‘s manufacturing industry using different classification; and by applying the qualitative and quantitative research methods to perform the in-depth examination of factors which encourage or hamper the implementation of digital advanced technologies in high-tech and low-tech industries.
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Evaluati on of EU countries` convergence in the context of the green transition
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prof. dr. Jurgita Bruneckienė |
state-funded |
Research Topic Summary.
The EU's Green Transformation aims for climate neutrality by 2050, but balancing economic progress, social justice, and CO2 reduction creates risks for economic convergence. This research will develop a model to identify factors that either promote or hinder convergence in the Green Transformation context, helping predict and avoid economic development traps while ensuring sustainable growth. This topic addresses a critical gap in understanding how to achieve both environmental goals and economic and social fairness across regions.
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| Economic Evaluation of Renewable Energy Sources |
prof. dr. Daiva Dumčiuvienė |
state-funded |
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Opportunities and challenges of the third sector in creating society's well-being in times of crisis
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doc. dr. Šviesa Leitonienė |
state-funded |
Research Topic Summary.
Recently, governments of different countries have become increasingly interested in how to improve or measure society's well-being. The third sector is a significant policy lever for increasing the society's welfare, therefore it is important to study the factors that determine the opportunities for NGOs to contribute to the creation of public welfare. In addition, non-governmental organizations play an important role in the process of creating or restoring the well-being of people affected by the crisis. This is relevant for European states, which have faced many crises and challenges in recent years, many of which are still ongoing: the economic crisis, the energy crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, the movement of refugees and migrants to Europe, and even the challenges related to the effects of climate change. This study will focus on the institutional environment of NGO activities and the challenges related to the two recent crises - COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine. The purpose of the research is to investigate the drivers that determine the opportunities for NGOs to contribute to the creation of society's well-being in times of crisis.
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The impact of renewable energy subsidies on economic growth
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prof. dr. Vaida Pilinkienė |
state-funded |
Research Topic Summary.
The increase in the use of renewable energy sources (RES) is obviously changing the competitive environment and the nature of energy markets, addressing environmental challenges and strengthening countries' energy security and independence from importing traditional energy sources. Intensive development of RES production contributes to the reduction of health costs, improves the quality of the living standards, promotes regional employment and reduces social exclusion. EU leaders' agreement until 2030 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% compared to 1990; to use at least 27% of all energy consumed from RES, implies fundamental changes in the global energy markets and active use of RES.
RES subsidies aim to advance climate targets, foster economic growth, and investment, facilitate the transition to sustainable energy systems. They also enhance the efficiency of public spending by identifying and prioritising subsidy programs with the highest economic and environmental returns, supporting the design of fiscally sustainable subsidy frameworks.
Despite the importance of RES subsidies, there remains a gap in the scientific literature regarding their systematic evaluation, particularly concerning their interaction with macroeconomic variables within a sustainable development context. This research addresses this gap by assessing the influence of RES subsidies on economic growth with a comprehensive examination of their macroeconomic effects on international trade, employment, consumption, inflation, and related factors.
The study will develop a conceptual and econometric model to evaluate the impact of RES subsidies on economic growth. The model will integrate RES subsidy policies within broader economic frameworks and climate change scenarios, offering insights into the relationship between RES subsidies and macroeconomic dynamics.
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| Corporate financial resistance and investment dynamics during the period of economic shock |
prof. dr. Rytis Krušinskas |
state-funded |
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Evaluation of the impact of migration on the country's economy
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prof. dr. Alina Stundžienė |
state-funded |
Research Topic Summary.
International migration is an inevitable phenomenon that is becoming more widespread every year. It can have positive aspects as well as cause some economic problems. The aim of the dissertation is to evaluate the impact of migration on the country’s economy. The results of the research will help in the formation of migration policy and identify effective means to manage migration flows.
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The Impact Of International Economic Sanctions On The Economic Security Of The States
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prof. dr. Vaidas Gaidelys |
state-funded |
Research Topic Summary.
In the context of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the states, which apply international economic sanctions against Russia, experience the negative effects on their national economies. Due to the fact that the international sanctions are imposed on the strategic directions of the economy, this has a significant impact on the security of national economies. Depending on the connections between national economies and the Russian economy, the resulting situation poses a threat to the security of national economies. The major purpose of this research is to assess the impact of the international sanctions on the security of national economies in the context of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Objectives: 1. On the basis of scientific literature analysis, to identify the factors which could represent the impact of international sanctions. 2. To prepare the methodology for assessing the impact of economic sanctions on the security of national economies. 3. To develop the theoretical model for assessing the impact of international economic sanctions and apply this model in the context of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. 4. To provide the economic justification for the application of international economic sanctions.
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