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A Bayesian approach to determine the impact of institutions on the unemployment rate
Sachs, Andreas - 2010
Labor and product market regulations affect the unemployment rate of a country without doubt. Econometricians, however … problems, is overcome by adopting a Bayesian Model Averaging approach. I apply this method to a panel data set that covers 17 … indicators are identified as significant determinants of unemployment. Endogeneity due to reverse causality is also considered by …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008652532
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Path dependencies versus efficiencies in regulation : evidence from "old" and "new" broadband markets in the EU
Briglauer, Wolfgang; Camarda, Enrico Maria; Vogelsang, Ingo - 2018
normative and positive theoretical literature employing recent panel data on 27 European Union member states taking into account …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011937865
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Transparency of regulation and cross-border bank mergers
Köhler, Matthias (contributor) - 2008
Although there is anecdotal evidence that merger control may constitute a barrier to the integration of European retail banking markets, systematic empirical evidence is missing until now. This paper aims to fill this gap. Based on a unique dataset on the transparency on merger control in the EU...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10003634823
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The impact of the European Union emissions trading scheme on competitiveness in Europe
Oberndorfer, Ulrich (contributor);  … - 2006
This literature review analyses the impacts of the EU ETS on competitiveness focussing on existing simulation studies. We have identified the choice of the reference scenario as the most critical issue for an appropriate analysis of the relevant literature. We find, however, that effects of the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10003357010
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Blockholdings and corporate governance in the EU banking sector
Köhler, Matthias (contributor) - 2008
Ownership structures widely differ across the EU. While large blockholdings dominate in the banking sector in Continental Europe, ownership is widely dispersed in the United Kingdom. These differences have consequences for corporate governance in the EU banking sector. This paper analyzes the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10003793860
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Energieeffizienz : eine neue Aufgabe für staatliche Regulierung?
Mennel, Tim (contributor); Sturm, Bodo (contributor) - 2008
Hinter der Forderung nach höherer Energieeffizienz stehen üblicherweise konkrete umwelt- und energiepolitische Ziele wie Klimaschutz, Versorgungssicherheit und Ressourcenschonung. Das vorliegende Papier analysiert diese Argumente und diskutiert mögliche Politikinstrumente zur Zielerreichung....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10003618873
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Blockholdings and corporate governance in the EU banking sector
Köhler, Matthias (contributor) - 2009
Ownership structures widely differ across the EU. While large blockholdings dominate in the banking sector in Continental Europe, ownership is widely dispersed in the United Kingdom. These differences have consequences for corporate governance in the EU banking sector. This paper analyzes the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10003873320
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Transparency of regulation and cross-border bank mergers
Köhler, Matthias - 2010 - Rev.
There is ample anecdotal evidence that political influence constitutes a barrier to the integration of the EU banking market. Based on a dataset on the transparency on the supervisory review process of bank mergers in the EU, I estimate the probability that a bank is taken over as a function of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10003922576
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How does the domiciliation decision affect mutual fund fees?
Lang, Gunnar; Köhler, Matthias - 2011
In this paper, we analyze whether the domiciliation decision of mutual funds has an impact on fund fees. To explain the fee price-setting of mutual funds, we consider characteristics specific to funds, fund companies, and countries. We find that fees vary considerably across fund types and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009510386
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Facility- and service-based competition and investment in fixed broadband networks : lessons from a decade of access regulations in the European Union member states
Briglauer, Wolfgang; Gugler, Klaus; Haxhimusa, Adhurim - 2015
This paper employs firm-level panel data of 57 incumbent and entrant firms for 23 European countries in the decade from … of broadband investment by means of a flexible accelerator model. The empirical specification employs dynamic panel …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011300640