Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Julia Anaf, Fran Baum, Matt Fisher, Fiona Haigh, Emma Miller, Hailay Gesesew, Nicholas Freudenberg
Summary: This study evaluated the operations of Carlton and United Breweries (CUB) in Australia and found both positive and negative impacts across various domains. While CUB engages in beneficial business practices such as sustainability goals and corporate philanthropy, it also engages in negative practices including taxation arrangements, marketing strategies, and political donations enabled by a neoliberal regulatory environment. Adverse health impacts, particularly affecting Indigenous and disadvantaged populations, were also identified, including fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and violence/aggression.
GLOBALIZATION AND HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Eleonora Santos, Rui Alexandre Castanho
Summary: The aim of this study is to understand the impact of size on the performance of transnational corporations operating in the textile and clothing industry in Portugal during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results show that smaller firms performed better than larger ones, likely due to higher fixed costs for the latter amidst a decline in orders worldwide. The findings have implications for assessing the economic sustainability of foreign investors in Portugal and providing policy recommendations for promoting foreign direct investment.
Editorial Material
Health Care Sciences & Services
Fran Baum, Julia Anaf
Summary: This paper provides a commentary on the emerging tactics of ultraprocessed food transnational corporations (TNCs), discussing the growth in power and influence of TNCs and their impact on health and health equity. The article suggests five changes are required to create a more human-centered and health-promoting economy, including improved measurement of economic outputs, regulation of finance and TNCs, development of local economic models, reversal of privatizations, and making the reduction of economic inequalities a goal of financial policy.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEALTH POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
International Relations
Matthew E. Dwelle
Summary: This article discusses the human rights, environmental, and social impacts of foreign-backed extractive projects in Peru, as well as the ability of impacted communities to hold such companies accountable. By evaluating corporate accountability models in the United States and Canada, this article provides a current snapshot of available remedies for foreign victims affected by the mining industry and considers the interplay of accountability mechanisms across Peru and other regions.
COLUMBIA JOURNAL OF TRANSNATIONAL LAW
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
H. Osterblom, J. Bebbington, R. Blasiak, M. Sobkowiak, C. Folke
Summary: Corporations are seen as increasingly powerful and essential in preventing irreversible climatological or ecological tipping points. Their impacts on the environment and society are significant, requiring ambitious efforts to align corporate activities with the biosphere and achieve more sustainable development.
ANNUAL REVIEW OF ENVIRONMENT AND RESOURCES
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Arianna Gentilini, Iva Parvanova
Summary: This study aimed to assess the relationship between funding from UK-based patient organisations and companies' commercial interests. The results show that almost all funds from pharmaceutical companies were directed to patient organisations that are aligned with companies' approved drug portfolios and research and development pipelines. Patient organisations focusing on rare diseases received more funding relative to the number of patients affected by these conditions and relied more heavily on payments from fewer companies compared to organisations targeting non-rare diseases.
Article
Environmental Studies
Gordon N. Merrick
Summary: Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) systems are gaining global attention, offering opportunities for science to influence commerce and optimize societal and ecological benefits. Publicly-operated PES systems function optimally, providing optimized benefits regarding societal and ecological outcomes, now and for future generations.
Article
Business, Finance
Lingnan Cai
Summary: This paper examines the impact of political affiliation on the relationship between equity incentives and bank borrowing. Using data from Chinese listed companies, the study finds that: 1) Management equity incentives significantly increase corporate bank loans; 2) Implementing stock options or restricted stock has a stronger effect on bank loans, particularly short-term loans, compared to CEO stock ownership; and 3) Political connections serve as an informal mechanism that influences bank credit decisions and weakens the impact of equity incentives on bank loans.
FINANCE RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaoqi Zheng, Yonglong Lu, Cuimei Ma, Jingjing Yuan, Nils Chr Stenseth, Dag O. Hessen, Hanqin Tian, Deliang Chen, Yi Chen, Sheng Zhang
Summary: The extractive industry, especially in China, is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for 3.5% of global emissions. The main driver of these emissions is coal mining, and reducing methane emissions from mining and washing coal should be prioritized. As of 2020, global emissions from the extractive industry reached 7.7 billion tons of CO2e, which is 15.0% of global anthropogenic emissions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rima Nakkash, Melissa Mialon, Jihad Makhoul, Monika Arora, Rima Afifi, Abeer Al Halabi, Leslie London
Summary: Efforts to adopt public health policies are often undermined by private sector actors whose profits depend on the sales of unhealthy commodities. The influence of private sector actors on public health at both national and global levels has been facilitated by globalization, trade agreements, and privatization. A network promoting knowledge on governance, ethics, and conflicts of interest in the interactions between private sectors actors and those in public health has recently reached 119 members and calls for stronger guidance to address and manage this influence.
GLOBALIZATION AND HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Wendy M. Purcell, Brian S. Feldman, Molly Finn, John D. Spengler
Summary: The Culture of Health framework highlights the importance of the auto industry in influencing consumers, employees, communities, and the environment. By integrating health strategies with corporate actions, companies can better adapt to changing societal expectations and successfully transition to the new mobility economy.
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Keri Durocher, Navi Boparai, Damian Jankowicz, Gillian Strudwick
Summary: The study aims to identify initiatives within the technology industry addressing digital health equity and assess their effectiveness.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Li-Wei Lin, Shih-Yung Wei
Summary: The study examines the factors influencing China's new retail industry on corporate performance, focusing on the positive impact of the degree of internationalization on performance and the moderating effect of proprietary assets on corporate performance.
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Debra Malina
Summary: Deconstructing inequities is a crucial step in addressing racism as a public health crisis in the U.S., requiring accurate measurement of progress to ensure collective accountability. Public Health Critical Race Praxis offers guiding principles for analyzing various health equity challenges.
NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
Emily M. D'Agostino, Emily E. Haroz, Sandra Linde, Marcus Layer, Melissa Green, Linda K. Ko
Summary: Safely returning underserved youth to school through diagnostic testing and health education is crucial for reducing health inequalities. This research program focuses on understanding the impact of COVID-19 among underserved populations and implementing testing strategies in schools.
Article
Public Administration
Helen Van Eyk, Fran Baum, Matt Fisher, Colin Macdougall, Angela Lawless
Summary: This paper analyzes the current Australian early childhood education (ECE) policy in 2019, using the framework of ideas, actors, and institutions. The study found that the policies supported integrated approaches, collaboration between sectors, and partnerships with parents and families. However, there were shortcomings in addressing the present social determinants affecting children.
JOURNAL OF SOCIAL POLICY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Michael McGreevy, Connie Musolino, Fran Baum
Summary: The design and planning of neighbourhoods have a significant impact on health and health equity, with housing being an important aspect of liveability. This research analyzed two key documents in South Australia's strategic planning system and found that they are currently not fully utilized to facilitate the transition of existing neighbourhoods towards a healthier and more liveable form.
JOURNAL OF HOUSING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Fran Baum, Michael P. McGreevy, Colin M. MacDougall, Mark Henley
Summary: This study analyzed energy policies in Australia and found that health and wellbeing are rarely considered in policy development. The analysis showed that Australia's reliance on fossil fuels poses health risks, especially as climate change threatens physical and mental health. Recommendations for healthy energy policy are provided based on the policy analysis and literature review.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEALTH POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Social Issues
Joanne Flavel, Lisa Wood, Toby Freeman, Shannen Vallesi, Kristen Foley, Yvonne Parry, Fran Baum
Summary: This study analyzes multiple data sources to build a comprehensive profile of homelessness and associated health needs. People experiencing homelessness have high prevalence of poor health outcomes, including physical and mental health conditions. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are consistently over-represented. The study highlights the importance of data comparison to improve understanding and service provision.
AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL ISSUES
(2023)
Editorial Material
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Fran Baum, Julia Anaf
AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Toby Freeman, Fran Baum, Connie Musolino, Joanne Flavel, Martin Mckee, Chunhuei Chi, Camila Giugliani, Matheus Zuliane Falcao, Wim De Ceukelaire, Philippa Howden-Chapman, Thanh Huong Nguyen, Hani Serag, Sun Kim, Alvarez Dardet Carlos, Hailay Abrha Gesesew, Leslie London, Jennie Popay, Lauren Paremoer, Viroj Tangcharoensathien, T. Sundararaman, Sulakshana Nandi, Eugenio Villar
Summary: This research focuses on the impact of commercial determinants of health on the spread of COVID-19 and the resulting health outcomes. Through case studies in 16 countries, it identifies how working conditions, procurement practices, and commercial actors have influenced the spread of the virus and vaccine availability. The findings highlight the need for government regulation to address negative commercial determinants of health.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Anna B. Gilmore, Alice Fabbri, Fran Baum, Adam Bertscher, Krista Bondy, Ha-Joon Chang, Sandro Demaio, Agnes Erzse, Nicholas Freudenberg, Sharon Friel, Karen J. Hofman, Paula Johns, Safura Abdool Karim, Jennifer Lacy-Nichols, Camila Maranha Paes de Carvalho, Robert Marten, Martin McKee, Mark Petticrew, Lindsay Robertson, Viroj Tangcharoensathien, Anne Marie Thow
Summary: Although commercial entities can have positive impacts on health and society, evidence shows that some commercial actors, especially the largest transnational corporations, are responsible for escalating rates of avoidable ill health, planetary damage, and social and health inequity. The paper highlights the shift towards market fundamentalism and the power of transnational corporations, which enable commercial actors to cause harm and externalize the costs. This power imbalance leads to policy inertia and escalating health harms, while governments must take action to protect future generations and promote development and economic growth.
Letter
Health Care Sciences & Services
Matthew Fisher, Patrick Harris, Toby Freeman, Emma George, Fran Baum
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEALTH POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Editorial Material
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Fran Baum, Sharon Friel, Jonathan Liberman, Evelyne de Leeuw, James A. Smith, Michele Herriot, Carmel Williams
HEALTH PROMOTION JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Matthew Fisher
Summary: Several national governments are interested in policies promoting wellbeing and often focus on measuring indicators of wellbeing. However, this article argues that policies for psychological wellbeing require a different theoretical basis and proposes a place-based approach as the central feature of multi-sectoral policy. Theoretical understanding and recognition of essential social conditions are necessary for effective policy action, and government-community partnerships are crucial for creating the conditions for psychological wellbeing.
HEALTH PROMOTION JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA
(2023)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Alice Windle, Sara Javanparast, Toby Freeman, Fran Baum
Summary: This study explores the factors that influence evidence-informed primary health care (PHC) planning in decentralised regional organisations. The findings reveal the influential actors and factors at play, both external and internal, in the planning process. Additionally, the study introduces a conceptual framework for understanding this complex planning environment and suggests strategies for promoting evidence-informed PHC planning.
HEALTH RESEARCH POLICY AND SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kristen Foley, Toby Freeman, Lisa Wood, Joanne Flavel, Yvonne Parry, Fran Baum
Summary: Logic modelling plays a significant role in health promotion planning for complex health and social problems. This study explores how cross-sectoral stakeholders collaborate on logic models for comprehensive primary healthcare service planning. The research highlights the importance of considering hermeneutic praxis and engaging with the diverse knowledge systems of different sectors to strengthen partnerships and outcomes for complex and comprehensive primary health care services.
Editorial Material
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Carmel Williams, James A. A. Smith, Nicole Valentine, Fran Baum, Sharon Friel, Julie Williams, Dagmar Schmitt
HEALTH PROMOTION JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA
(2023)
