Economic Sustainability Potentiated by Artificial Intelligence

by Maria José Sousa (Editor), João Rodrigues Santos (Editor), Miguel Sousa (Editor), Subhendu Kumar Pani (Editor)

Overview

This book delves into an in-depth analysis of the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the contemporary economic landscape. The book highlights not only how AI revolutionizes industrial processes but also how it plays a crucial role in promoting economic sustainability. The book explores various sectors in which AI fits, from business strategies to efficient resource management, and it includes case studies and research that reveal how the synergy between technology and the economy can boost sustainable development. Readers are guided through an enlightening narrative on how the responsible integration of AI can maximize efficiency, reduce waste, and promote ethical business practices. The book not only explores the current state of the intersection between AI and economics but also casts a visionary eye to the future, inspiring business leaders, academics, and decision-makers to embrace AI as a driving force for a long lasting economic sustainability.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789819680887
Publisher:	Springer Nature Singapore
Publication date:	01/29/2026
Series:	Contributions to Environmental Sciences & Innovative Business Technology
Pages:	362
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

Maria José Sousa (Ph.D. in management, with aggregation in management and public management) is a lecturer and researcher at the University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE). She was the prorector between March 2022 and January 2024. She is a member of the Advisory Board of Banco Português de Fomento for Public Policies and a scientific committee member of the Ph.D. in law and economics (Cycle XXXIX), Università degli Studi del Molise. She has coordinated several European innovation projects (funded by programs such as Erasmus+, Horizon Europe and ICMPD) and is also an external expert of European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST Association).

João Rodrigues dos Santos is an Associate Professor at the Universidade Europeia (Portugal) and a Visiting Professor at the Instituto Superior de Educação e Ciências (Portugal). At the Universidade Europeia, he is the Scientific Coordinator of the Management and Economics area. He received his Ph.D. in economics and management from Universidad Europea de Madrid. As an integrated researcher, he is a member of the Center for Transdisciplinary Development Studies at the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro. At ISEC Lisboa, he directs the bachelor's and master's degree programs in management and public administration. He has published two books in economics and territorial management. João Rodrigues dos Santos currently collaborates with CNN Portugal, analyzing and commenting on national and international economic news.

Miguel Sousa is a master’s course student at the University of Northumbria, UK. His research interests include economics, business studies, digital marketing, and information systems. He is a co-author of several research articles about digitalization which were published in journals such as Neural Computing and Applications, Transnational Corporations Review, and Journal of Medical Systems.

Dr.Subhendu kumar Pani received his Ph.D. from Utkal University, India in 2013. He serves as a professor at Krupajal Engineering College under Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT), Odisha, India. He has more than 20 years of teaching and research experience. His research interests include data mining, big data analysis, web data analytics, fuzzy decision making, and computational intelligence. He is the recipient of five researcher awards. He has published 151 international journal articles. His professional activities include roles as a book series editor, associate editor, editorial board member, and reviewer of various international journals. He is a fellow in the Scientific Society of Advanced Research and Social Change (SSARSC) and life member of various academic organizations.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Economic Sustainability potentiated by Artificial Intelligence.- Chapter 2. AI in the sustainability of Social Economy.- Chapter 3. Ethical concerns of aviation professionals towards AI-based systems.- Chapter 4. Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture: Revolutionizing Methods and Practices in Portugal.- Chapter 5. Wine tourism as a promoter of talha wine and sustainability practices in the Baixo Alentejo Region.- Chapter 6. The impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) on the sustainability of globalized businesses.- Chapter 7. The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Green Reverse Logistics: A Sustainability Perspective.- Chapter 8. Renewable Energy Innovations and Artificial Intelligence: A Scientific Mapping Study.- Chapter 9. Generative Ai Applications In Finance Analysis: New Technological Platforms Serving Companies And Investment Funds.- Chapter 10. Fostering sustainable urban development through Digital Commerce Districts.- Chapter 11. Immersive Learning: Leveraging VR for Sustainable Soft Skills Development.- Chapter 12. Engineering education in a sustainable context, based on AI.- Chapter 13. Economic Sustainability Potentiated by Artificial Intelligence: Transformative Impacts of Intelligent Participatory Budgeting on Policy, Digital Inclusion, and the Economy.- Chapter 14. Unpacking the Impacts of Digital Leadership: how digitalization is reshaping HRM in Public Administration Governance?.- Chapter 15. The Digital Dimension as a Fundamental Variable for the Development of Human Capital in Public Administration: A Utilitarian Approach.- Chapter 16. The role and challenges of IT project management in the Portuguese public administration: An analysis of the adoption of PM² methodology.