New Perspectives in Economics and Management, Vol 2

How can economics and management research help societies navigate technological disruption, sustainability challenges, and shifting global dynamics? This proceedings volume offers fresh insights into the forces reshaping organizations, markets, and public institutions today. Featuring a selection of peer-reviewed contributions presented at the World Conference on Economics and Management (WorldCEM 25) held in Aveiro, Portugal, this book showcases how advanced research methodologies, innovative models, and empirical studies can inform better decision-making across sectors and regions. Spanning operations and supply-chain innovation, public-sector and educational management, environmental economics, business strategy, governance, leadership, and digital transformation, the volume highlights both theoretical advances and practical applications. Topics range from AI-enhanced supply-chain performance and lean process improvements to emissions trading, workplace sustainability, and cloud-computing adoption. Rich in scope and global in perspective, this book is an essential resource for academics, professionals, and policy leaders seeking new ideas and evidence-based insights at the intersection of economics, management, and sustainable development.