Here is the list of publications by research areas. The complete list of publications can be found in ETIS (Estonian Research Information System).
Cultural differences. This ongoing research deals with culture as a pattern of values, attitudes and beliefs that distinguishes one group of people from another. We can study cultural differences between countries, but also between within-country regions. In years 2019-2023 work on this topic was also supported by the Estonian Research Council grant PUT PRG380 (project webpage). See also:
Steinmark, E.; Kaasa, A. (2021). Anneli Kaasa: My hypothesis is that different theories just group the same cultural elements in somewhat different ways. AcademiaNet News.
Various cultural dimensions, their conceptualisation and measurement are studied in the following articles:
Kaasa, A.; Welzel, C. (2023) Elements of Schwartz’s Model in the WVS: How Do They Relate to Other Cultural Models? Cross-Cultural Research, 57(5), 431−471
Minkov, M.; Sokolov, B.; Tasse, M. A. A.; Jamballuu, E.; Schachner, M.; Kaasa, A. (2023) A Transposition of the Minkov-Hofstede Model of Culture to the Individual Level of Analysis: Evidence from Mongolia. Cross-Cultural Research, 57 (2-3), 264−293
Kaasa, A., Minkov, M. (2022) Are Different Two-Dimensional Models of Culture Just a Matter of Different Rotations? Evidence From the Analysis Based on the WVS/EVS. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 53(2), 127-156
Minkov, M., Kaasa, A., Akaliyski, P., Schachner, M. (2022) A “Harsh” Culture, Alcoholism, Climate, and Social Hardship Explain National Differences in Suicide Rates. Comparative Sociology, 21, 43−63
Minkov, M.; Kaasa, A.(2022) Do dimensions of culture exist objectively? A validation of the revised Minkov-Hofstede model of culture with World Values Survey items and scores for 102 countries. Journal of International Management, 8(4), 100971
Minkov, M.; Kaasa, A. (2022) Do religions account for important cultural differences? An analysis across 100 religious groups in 27 African Countries. Cross Cultural & Strategic Management, 29(4) 938-962
Minkov, M.; Sokolov, B.; Tasse, M.A.; Schachner, M.; Kaasa, A.; Jamballuu, E. (2022) The Big Five and Big Two personality factors in Mongolia. Frontiers in Psychology, 13, 1−7
Kaasa, A. (2021) Merging Hofstede, Schwartz, and Inglehart into a Single System. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 52(4), 339-353
Minkov, M., Kaasa, A. (2021) A Test of the Revised Minkov-Hofstede Model of Culture: Mirror Images of Subjective and Objective Culture across Nations and the 50 US States. Cross Cultural Research, 55(2-3), 230-281
Minkov, M., Kaasa, A. (2021) A test of Hofstede's model of culture following his own approach. Cross Cultural & Strategic Management, 28(2), 384-406
Minkov, M., Kaasa, A., Welzel, C. (2021). Economic Development and Modernization in Africa Homogenize National Cultures. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 52(8-9), 801-82
Kaasa, A.; Minkov, M. (2020) Are the World's National Cultures Becoming More Similar? Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 52(7-8), 531-550
Kaasa, A.; Vadi, M.; Varblane, U. (2016) A new dataset of cultural distances for European countries and regions. Research in International Business and Finance, 37: 231-241 (cultural distance indices as XLS and the webpage of the dataset).
Kaasa, A.; Vadi, M.; Varblane, U. (2014) Regional Cultural Differences Within European Countries: Evidence from Multi-Country Surveys. Management International Review, 54(6): 825-852 (initial indicators as PDF, ESS/EVS-based cultural dimensions as XLS and the webpage of the dataset).
Kaasa, A.; Vadi, M.; Varblane, U. (2013) European Social Survey as a source of new cultural dimensions estimates for regions. International Journal of Cross Cultural Management, 13(2), 137-157
Kaasa, A. (2011) Work Values in European Countries: Empirical Evidence and Explanations. Review of International Comparative Management, 12(5), 852-862
The impact of culture on various phenomena is discussed in the following articles:
Soloviov, V.; Kaasa, A. (2023) Mediators of the relationship between national culture and innovation. International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, 27 (3/4), 269-288
Kaasa, A,; Baldegger, R, (2022) Entrepreneurship and Culture: What Determines the Differences Within Switzerland? The Journal of Entrepreneurship, 31 (3), 546−574
Kaasa, A.; Andriani, L. (2022) Determinants of institutional trust: the role of cultural context. Journal of Institutional Economics, 18(1), 45-65 (additional tables as PDF)
Mickiewicz, T.; Kaasa, A. (2022) Creativity and security as a cultural recipe for entrepreneurship. Journal of Institutional Economics, 18 (1), 119−137
Arrak, K.; Kaasa, A.; Varblane, U. (2020) Regional Cultural Context as a Determinant of Entrepreneurial Behaviour: The Case of Germany. Journal of Entrepreneurship, 29(1), 88-118
Kaasa, A. (2019) Determinants of individual-level social capital: Culture and personal values. Journal of International Studies, 12(1), 9-32
Kaasa, A. (2018) Intangible factors and productivity: Evidence from Europe at the regional level. Business and Economic Horizons, 14(2), 300-325
Kaasa, A. (2017) Culture and Innovation: Evidence from the European Union and Neighbouring Countries. Tijdschrift voor Economische en Sociale Geografie, 108(1), 109-128
Kaasa, A. (2016) Culture, religion and productivity: Evidence from European regions. Business and Economic Horizons, 12(1), 11-28
Kaasa, A. (2016) Culture as a Possible Factor of Innovation: Evidence from the European Union and Neighboring Countries. In: Re-thinking Diversity. Multiple Approaches in Theory, Media, Communities, and Managerial Practice (83−107), Wiesbaden: Springer VS
Kaasa, A. (2015) Culture, religion and social capital: evidence from European regions. International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, 35(11/12), 772-794
Kaasa, A.; Vadi, M. (2010) How Does Culture Contribute to Innovation? Evidence from European Countries. Economics of Innovation and New Technology, 19(7), 583-604
Social capital. This research covers the nature of social capital, its different dimensions, measurement and sources as well as its influence on economy.
Kaasa, A. (2016) Social Capital, Institutional Quality and Productivity: Evidence from European Regions. Economics and Sociology, 9(4), 11-26
Kaasa, A. (2013) Religion and social capital: Evidence from European countries. International Review of Sociology, 23(3), 578-596
Parts, E.; Kaasa, A. (2013) Honesty and trust: Integrating the values of individuals, organizations, and the society. In: Vissak, T., Vadi, M. (Ed.) (Dis)honesty in Management: Manifestations and Consequences (37−58), Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Kaasa, A.; Parts, E.; Kaldaru, H. (2012) The Role of Human and Social Capital for Innovation in Catching-Up Economies. Innovation Systems in Small Catching-Up Economies: New Perspectives on Practice and Policy (259-276), Springer
Kaasa, A.; Parts, E. (2010) Human Capital and Social Capital as Interacting Factors of Economic Development. Marelli, E.; Signorelli, M. (Ed.) Economic Growth and Structural Features of Transition (60-83), Palgrave Macmillan Ltd
Kaasa, A.; Parts, E.; Kaldaru, H. (2010) Social Capital and Institutional Quality as Factors of Innovation: Evidence from Europe. Kramer, J. W.; Prause, G.; Sepp, J. (Ed.) Baltic Business and Socio-Economic Development (675-719), Berlin: Berliner Wissenschafts-Verlag
Kaasa, A. (2009) Effects of Different Dimensions of Social Capital on Innovative Activity: Evidence from Europe at the Regional Level. Technovation, 29(3), 218-233
Kaasa, A.; Parts, E. (2008) Individual-level Determinants of Social Capital in Europe. Acta Sociologica, 51(2), 145-168
Kaasa, A. (2006) Sotsiaalkapitali mõõtmine. Kaldaru, H. (Toim.) Sotsiaalkapital, majandusareng ja ühiskondlik vastutus. (77-90), Tartu: Tartu Ülikooli Kirjastus
Social capital in the context of students organisations:
Kaasa, A.; Koppel, K. (2009) Muutused liitumises Tartu akadeemiliste üliõpilasorganisatsioonidega - kas kahaneva sotsiaalkapitali ilming? Akadeemia, 21(2), 247-286 - the article received the Silver prize of the board of the journal Akadeemia in social sciences
Kaasa, A. (2009) Korporatsioonid ja sotsiaalkapital. Korporatsioon Indla 1924-2009 (10-21), Tartu: Korporatsioon Indla. (Toim.) Reinsalu, R.; Vider, K.; Bender, R.; Kaasa, A.
Welfare and inequality. The research focused on measuring welfare and regional inequality as wel as more specifically on factors of income inequality.
Kaldaru, H.; Kaasa, A.; Tamm, K. (2009) Level of Living and Well-being as Measures of Welfare: Evidence from European Countries. Discussions on Estonian Economic Policy (61-80), Berliner Wissenchafts-Verlag, Mattimar
Kaasa, A.; Kaldaru, H. (2009) Subjective and objective indicators of well-being. Estonian Human Development Report 2008 (125-130), Eesti Ekspressi Kirjastus
Kaasa, A. (2006) Factors of Income Inequality and their Influence Mechanisms: A Review of the Empirical Literature. Journal of Income Distribution, 15, 9-41
Kaasa, A. (2005) Sissetulekute ebavõrdsuse kujunemine Kesk-ja Ida-Euroopa ning endise Nõukogude Liidu riikides: Kuhu liigitada Balti riigid? XIII majanduspoliitika teaduskonverents/Die XIII wirtschaftspolitische Konferenz/13th Scientific Conference on Economic Policy (30-37), Berlin-Tallinn: Mattimar, Berliner Wissenschafts-Verlag
Kaasa, A. (2005) Sissetulekute ebavõrdsuse mõjurite analüüs. Heaolustatistika. Eesti Statistikaseltsi Teabevihik, 16, 2005 (14-22), Tallinn: Eesti Statistikaselts
Kaasa, A. (2004) Sissetulekute ebavõrdsuse mõjurite analüüs struktuurse modelleerimise meetodil. Dissertationes rerum oeconomicarum Universitatis Tartuensis. Tartu: Tartu Ülikooli Kirjastus
Kaasa, A. (2004) Majandusliku ebavõrdsuse mõjurid Eestis regionaalsel tasandil. Eesti majanduspoliitilised perspektiivid Euroopa Liidus. XII teadus- ja koolituskonverentsi ettekanded-artiklid (322-330), Berlin-Tallinn: Berliner Wissenchafts-Verlag, Mattimar
Kaasa, A. (2003) Sotsiaalmajandusliku regionaalarengu kompleksanalüüs. Kaldaru, H. (Toim.) Eesti regionaalarengu sotsiaalmajanduslik käsitlus (304-355), Tartu: Tartu Ülikooli Kirjastus
Kaasa, A. (2003) Regionaalsed erinevused Eesti sotsiaalmajanduslikus arengus. Eesti majanduspoliitika teel Euroopa Liitu. Eesti majanduspoliitika teel Euroopa Liitu. XI teadus- ja koolituskonverentsi ettekanded-artiklid (419-428), Berlin-Tallinn: Berliner Wissenchafts-Verlag, Mattimar