By using nonparametric and panel data econometrics, this paper reassesses the effect of both the current level of economic activity and of future expected demand on the dynamics of the price mark-up over marginal cost in US manufacturing industries from 1958 to 1996. Consistently with previous...

This paper investigates the role of regional credit systems for Chinese regional innovation, using data for the period 2000–2008. Both the effects of credit depth and government intervention are investigated. Results show that regional credit depth has a significantly positive effect on...

V<sc>aona</sc> A. and A<sc>scari</sc> G. Regional inflation persistence: evidence from Italy, <italic>Regional Studies</italic>. Regional patterns of inflation persistence have received attention only at the level of European Monetary Union member states. However, economic disparities within European Monetary Union member states...

Resorting to stationary and nonstationary panel data econometrics, we offer tests for “Ricardo’s 93% theory of value” for ten OECD countries over different time ranges. The theory does not find empirical support. Copyright Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2014