A formal model of the appointment process -- Estimating monetary policy preferences -- Empirically testing the model's predictions -- Appointments to the European Central Bank -- The origins of the Federal Reserve appointment process -- Conclusions

Introduction -- Agents and brokers in the insurance industry : an intriguing area for further research -- Valuation of small and medium-sized insurance brokers : establishing a valuation approach for business succession -- Value creation in insurance intermediary mergers and acquisitions : an...