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  Digitalization in customs: economic and institutional impacts

  Customs administrations are experiencing a significant transformation propelled by the swift growth of international trade and the rising complexity of global supply chains. Digitalization has become a crucial element in this evolution, enhancing efficiency, transparency, and risk management within customs operations. This paper examines the ... Customs administrations are experiencing a significant transformation propelled by the swift growth of international trade and the rising complexity of global supply chains. Digitalization has become a crucial element in this evolution, enhancing efficiency, transparency, and risk management within customs operations. This paper examines the economic and institutional ramifications of digitalization in contemporary customs administration through qualitative document analysis of institutional reports and scholarly literature. The results demonstrate that electronic customs systems can lead to a reduction in clearance times by 30�70% and a decrease in global trade costs by roughly 14.3%. The application of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the Internet of Things further boosts operational efficiency, risk-based management, and visibility within the supply chain. However, the study also indicates that the advantages of digitalization are distributed unevenly, attributed to gaps in infrastructure, differences in regulatory frameworks, and the global digital divide. This emphasizes the importance of coordinated international policies and institutional collaboration.

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  Weapons of contemporary trade wars

  This study analyzes the role of economic sanctions as a key instrument in contemporary trade wars. It traces their evolution from limited and unsystematic measures in the past to highly specialized mechanisms of geoeconomic influence. The focus is placed on modern forms of sanctions, including financial restrictions, technological controls, and ... This study analyzes the role of economic sanctions as a key instrument in contemporary trade wars. It traces their evolution from limited and unsystematic measures in the past to highly specialized mechanisms of geoeconomic influence. The focus is placed on modern forms of sanctions, including financial restrictions, technological controls, and secondary sanctions, which are used to achieve economic and political dominance. The study also examines their impact on specific economic sectors such as agriculture and aviation, where both adaptive processes and structural distortions can be observed. The limitations of sanctions are also analyzed, particularly those related to global economic interdependence and the possibilities for their circumvention. The study concludes that despite their significant short-term effects, sanctions do not always achieve sustainable results and often lead to a reconfiguration of global economic relations.

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  Sustainability in the H&M Group�s international business model

  A sustainable business model is crucial to the effective operation of fashion chains on a global scale. This article examines the H&M Group as an international brand operating in the fast fashion sector. The aim of the study is to analyze the brand�s sustainable practices and to provide recommendations for their improvement.... A sustainable business model is crucial to the effective operation of fashion chains on a global scale. This article examines the H&M Group as an international brand operating in the fast fashion sector. The aim of the study is to analyze the brand�s sustainable practices and to provide recommendations for their improvement.