Scalability gaps in Economics

Representative open questions

Showing 14 of 14 — one per source paper, highest-quality first.

• Assessment of biomass utilization pathways: a German case study (2026) · doi

  The paper does not quantify the scalability constraints and capital/operating cost trajectories for deploying CO2 capture technology specifically on German biomass and waste-fired combined heat and power plants, despite the Swedish case study (Beiron et al., 2022) demonstrating regional variation in CHP integration feasibility.

• Application of the Derivative Concept to Determine the Maximum Profit Point of Nasi Lengko Traders in Cirebon (2026) · doi

  The study examined only two Nasi Lengko traders in Cirebon, making the sample insufficient to represent the broader population of vendors across different regions and operating scales. Future research must expand to a larger, geographically diverse sample of Nasi Lengko traders across multiple regions to validate whether the derivative-based profit optimization findings (boundary maxima vs. critical point maxima) generalize across vendor characteristics.

• Synthetic biology – pathways to commercialisation (2019) · doi

  Lab-grown leather (Modern Meadow) and lab-grown silk (Bolt Threads) applications are cited as addressing market demand for animal-derived material alternatives, but the paper does not address the specific biomanufacturing scalability barriers, growth medium optimization, or cost reduction pathways needed to achieve price parity with conventional leather and silk production.

• O USO DA INTELIGÊNCIA ARTIFICIAL NO MARKETING SOCIAL PARA O COMBATE À HESITAÇÃO VACINAL INFANTIL: UM ESTUDO DE CASO EM PARAÍSO DO TOCANTINS – TO (2026) · doi

  Implementation of AI-based solutions requires addressing significant institutional challenges, including technical team training, database integration, technological infrastructure adequacy, and strict compliance with LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados).

• Evaluating the impact of environmental taxes on energy use: evidence from OECD countries (2026) · doi

  The external validity of these results to non-OECD settings remains uncertain, given differences in institutional capacity, energy structures, and enforcement.

• Micro Housing in India as a sustainable response to urban housing shortages (2026) · doi

  The scalability of the CIDCO lottery-based model to diverse state housing boards and regional contexts across India has not been empirically tested or validated.

• Challenges and Opportunities of Rural Entrepreneurship in Bastar District: A Socio-Economic Analysis (2026) · doi

  While processing can raise incomes 20–30%, the scalability of SHG/women processing initiatives beyond the 900+ families in Bastar Se Bazar Tak model is not examined.

• Career Pathways for Social Sciences in the 21st Century (2026) · doi

  The paper calls for increased government and funding agency investment in interdisciplinary research bridging social sciences and technology but does not propose mechanisms for evaluating the impact or long-term sustainability of such funding.

• Graph-theoretic Modeling of Smart Money Flows: Fibonacci Nodes, Wave Patterns, and Liquidity Networks (2026) · doi

  Computational complexity, scalability constraints, and latency implications of real-time graph construction and analysis for ultra-high-frequency trading environments are not addressed.

• A Multifactorial Analysis and Predictive Modeling Approach for Labor Cost Estimation in Civil Construction Projects (2026) · doi

  The scalability and feasibility of real-time labor cost adjustments across different project sizes, geographical regions, and construction sectors remains unexplored.

• Construction Material Market Volatility on Project Budgetary Risk and Contingency Planning (2026) · doi

  The paper does not address scalability of proposed risk management strategies (diversified sourcing, alternative materials) for small and medium-sized construction firms with limited resources.

• Employment Alignment and Salary Satisfaction among Doctoral-Level High-Skilled Talent in Taiwan (2026) · doi

  The study examines only doctoral-level high-skilled talent in Taiwan; generalization to other countries, education levels, or skill categories remains unexplored.

• Socio-Economic Analysis on Rice Crisis Production (2026) · doi

  The paper emphasizes the need for integrated food security and income diversification measures but lacks specific, scalable intervention models for rural communities.

• The Impact of Negative Public Sentiment on Stock Price Volatility: A Case Study of Qiaqia Food (2026) · doi

  Future research could expand the analysis to multiple companies across different industries and time periods to validate the generalizability of the inverted U-shaped relationship between negative public sentiment and stock price volatility.