Scientific Articles
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"The Twin Transition and Flexible Work Arrangements: A Systematic Literature Review" by Luca Alfieri, Ilaria Mariotti, Federica Rossi
Abstract The primary objective of this study is to conduct a systematic literature review on the interaction between new forms of flexible work arrangements and the twin transition (digital and green). The core concept of the twin transition is to achieve more productive and efficient systems through technological advancements while fostering a more sustainable work environment, production, and society. Flexible work arrangements encompass all possible agreements between employers and employees that differ from traditional full-time work at the employer’s premises. The systematic literature review examines the studies downloaded from the Scopus and Science Direct databases, subsequently applying a rigorous multi-step selection process. The results indicate that literature on the relationship between the twin transition and flexible working arrangements is still in its infancy. Most of the papers are related to (i) the impact of flexible work arrangements on energy consumption, (ii) the need for complex and targeted policies to bring a just societal transition as well as a reorganization of the urban areas. A large part of the selected papers is related to the post-pandemic period, thus demonstrating how COVID-19 has been an accelerator of change. Finally, a large interest in the topic is present in Europe compared to the Anglosphere. Keywords: Flexible work arrangements; Twin transition, remote working, teleworking, hybrid working
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Panori, Anastasia, Athanasios Kalogeresis, Elli Papastergiou, Thanasis Ziogas, and Dimitris Ballas. 2025. “Unraveling the Nexus: Subjective Well-Being and Left-Behind Places.” Regional Science Policy & Practice 17 (10): 100222. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rspp.2025.100222.
Abstract: This study contributes to the ongoing discourse on the complex phenomenon of being left behind at the regional level, aiming to connect it with the extensive body of literature on subjective well-being and its various facets. We argue that different types of regional left-behindness—economic, demographic, and infrastructural—have varying impacts on subjective well-being, specifically measured through life satisfaction. These impacts are shaped by regional dynamics that significantly influence individuals’ perspectives. To explore this argument, we utilize data collected from 7083 individuals surveyed across 12 European Union member states at the NUTS3 level, supplemented with regional left-behind typologies. By employing a multi-level analysis framework, incorporating individual and regional-level characteristics, we assess the impact of regional left-behindness on individual life satisfaction. Our findings suggest that not all aspects of left-behindness equally affect life satisfaction. Regions characterized by economic decline, deindustrialization, lack of accessibility, and high poverty rates exhibit a statistically significant negative correlation with life satisfaction. Throughout our analysis, we control for individual characteristics such as gender, age, employment and marital status to mitigate confounding effects. The study provides insights that can inform policy to strategically enhance the appeal of regions and improve the overall level of life satisfaction, in order to retain existing residents or attract newcomers.
Keywords: Left behindness; Life satisfaction; Regional development; Deindustrialization; Accessibility
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme under Grant Agreement no. 101094402
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