International Journal of Economics, Business and Management Studies

How the evolution of the internet can help us Predict the future of AI and its consequences: An economic perspective

Jonathan E. Leightner — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Pornography drove the commercialization of the internet, and I suspect that pornography will drive the development of AI driven robots that look like real people and that can maximize sexual pleasure. These robots will morph into medical doctors, coaches, etc. On the macroeconomic side, there are reasons to believe that AI can lead to a further decline in the world’s population which can be self-reinforcing and cause economic stagnation. Governments can help avoid this by counteracting any AI effects that lead to greater inequality. On the microeconomic side, AI will make some markets more competitive and thus more efficient. However, other markets may become monopolistic, and some AI driven monopolies will become perfect price discriminators. Again, government regulations may be able to counteract these possible pitfalls. Economies thrive best where there is trust, and to the extent that hackers and scammers use AI in unethical fashions, trust will be undercut. Trust is also undercut when AI hallucinates, sabotages, and blackmails. Hopefully better AI codes and laws will prevent these unethical practices.

Entrepreneurship and retirement in Nigeria: Models for employment sustainability

Jiboye T. F., Akinyemi Folashade Oyeyemi, Oyewole K. A. — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Retirement is an inevitable process. Extant literatures have shown that different categories of workers are either disengaged naturally or suddenly from their jobs. Incidentally, most workers fail to either plan or plan adequately for these processes; hence, rejoining the league of unemployed either as youth, agile adults or aged. This has inadvertently exacerbated the challenges of unemployment and resulted in unpleasant issues such as frustration, depression, criminal vices, health challenges, poverty, diminished living standard, as well as premature death. However, retirement can be worthwhile when retirees maintain social and economic relevance. It is against this background that the study explores motivation for embarking on business ventures and alternative entrepreneurial models which could support job creation and youth mainstreaming among would-be retirees and retired personnel. Using Atlas.ti 8.4 package, thematic and content analysis were drawn from interviews conducted among the target group. The study finds models such as investments, re-training, parallel systems, spousal overseers and partnerships as options for currently engaged workers to create alternative jobs for themselves and even employ upcoming youths either as employees or mentees. Thus, the study proffers annexable options to current and prospective retirees on entrepreneurial dimensions that can engender sustainable employment and living standards during and after retirement from active service.

Contemporary issues in sustainability accounting: A bibliometric analysis and literature review

Thekla Paraponti — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

This study provides an overview of the development and current state of the academic literature on sustainability accounting and its impact on corporate practices. It aims to map intellectual structures, identify thematic trends and research gaps, and propose directions for future studies. Drawing on 628 peer-reviewed articles published between 1992 and 2025, the study employs various bibliometric techniques—including citation and co-occurrence analyses—alongside manual thematic coding. This approach identifies influential constituents (authors, institutions, countries, and journals), maps collaboration networks, and highlights dominant research themes. The results show that while scientific research in sustainability accounting has grown exponentially in recent years, the field remains dominated by a limited number of countries, institutions, and journals. Furthermore, despite the significant impact of sustainability accounting research on corporate alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a persistent gap remains between reporting practices and sustainability-related outcomes. Sustainability accounting has become a strategic activity under intense scrutiny from regulators and investors, indicating that managers should integrate it into governance structures, internal controls, strategic planning, and investment decisions to improve its effectiveness and move beyond "symbolic transparency". Furthermore, firms in less-connected regions should prioritize implementing international reporting frameworks, developing professional networks, and establishing cross-border collaborations to enhance global legitimacy and ensure disclosures provide decision-relevant value rather than mere compliance.