offshoring to unregulated jurisdictions. We first apply an analytical partial-equilibrium model of a two-stage production process … includes a better representation of international supply chains. We find heterogeneous, but mostly positive effects of a …

In this paper, I analyse the relationship between offshoring and ICT at the firm level differentiating between … measures, overall, the results reveal a positive relationship between offshoring and ICT. Thus, they support the argument that … ICT might be relevant for offshoring. Controlling for other firm characteristics, software to coordinate and to manage the …

, and international stocks. Overall, our results suggest that there are significant improvements in international portfolio … but we also show that international portfolios augmented by FX investment styles are superior in terms of second and third … portfolio augmented by FX investment styles compared to the benchmark. -- International Diversification ; Foreign Exchange …

In international politics, intergovernmental treaties provide the rules of the game. Similar to private law, treaty … measurement of flexibility in international treaties. Based on 400 treaties and supplementary agreements from the field of … international environmental law, we provide new insights into the combined application of rules for adoption and entry into force of …

industry respectively. We discuss the regulations employed and the reasons for the international success of the innovations …

This paper analyzes diversification benefits from international securitized real estate in a mixed-asset context. We … account for foreign exchange risk exposure. From the perspective of a US investor, it is shown that first, international … diversification is superior to a US mixed-asset portfolio, second, adding international real estate to an already internationally …