We study the effects of FDI and increasing multinational activity utilizing a macroeconomic two-sector model of the small open economy with flexible exchange rates and perfect capital mobility. The focus is on horizontal greenfield investment and its impact on production, exchange rates, trade,...

Die Globalisierung ist ein raumwirtschaftlicher Prozeß. Ursache für diesen Prozeß ist das Sinken räumlicher Transaktionskosten in einem umfassenden Sinne. Dadurch geraten regionale Produzenten einerseits unter Wettbewerbsdruck durch Anbieter aus anderen (Welt-) Regionen, andererseits...

Politicians and trade unions raise the issue of illegal employment in order to provoke support, voters feel negatively touched by the presence of illegal employment, often also associated with illegal immigration. In addition there was a severe discussion in Germany about passing a minimum wage...