The rising trends both in drug addiction and crime rates are of major public concern in Germany. Surprisingly, the economic theory of crime seems to ignore the drugs-crime nexus, whereas the criminological literature considers illicit drug use a main reason of criminal activities. This paper...

We address the macroeconomic developments experienced by Romania in a decade of transition towards a market driven society. We focus on a descriptive analysis with the intent of offering a clear and broad picture of the main aspects distinguishing the Romanian economy. The paper also discusses...