The aim of this paper is to use an econometric model for the period (3/1/2000- 31/12/2016) in order to examine if a (Μ&Α) affects the share prices of eight big US acquiring banks. GARCH analysis will be thus used on daily data. Some advantages of GARCH models will be explained

In the present paper it will be shown empirically that smoking decreases labour productivity. Panel data analysis is based on a single equation model estimated through the Eviews software package. Our sample refers to the period 1993-2008 and covers many western countries, the United States and...

In this paper it will be attempted to show econometrically that electronic commerce (e-commerce) has a positive impact on economic growth at country level, since e-commerce promotes sales (and thus consumption), that in turn improves company performance, thus causing ultimately economic growth....

In the present paper through an empirical analysis author will point out with pane data analysis that obesity has a negative impact on life expectancy, thus supporting the view of (Joint Regional Board, 2009); (Edward, 2001). The sample covers most Western world. Data are drawn from OECD and are...

Author in the present paper attempts, through a panel data econometric model, to point out that unemployment has a negative impact on fertility and supports the view of (Adsera, 2005); (Emilia Del Bono et al., 2008); (Kreyenfeld, 2005). The sample covers all western Europe. Data is taken from...

In the present paper through an empirical analysis using panel data it will be pointed out that alcohol consumption impairs fertility, thus supporting the findings of (Anderson and Baumberg, 2006). The sample covers Western Europe. Data, which are taken from Eurostat and OECD, are elaborated by...

In the present paper an empirical analysis will point out econometrically with panel data that alcohol consumption causes criminal actions, thus supporting the view of (Anderson and Baumberg, 2006). The sample covers Western Europe. Data are taken from OECD and Eurostat. The elaboration of these...

In the present paper through an empirical analysis with panel data author will attempt to evaluate the efficiency of government spending for education as a % of GDP in terms of a certain education quality criterion. The sample covers all world. Data are taken from Eurostat. The elaboration of...

In the present paper author will support econometrically the view of (Checchi D. and C. Garcia-Peñalosa, 2005) who assert that trade unions reduce income inequality. Our sample covers western European countries during the period 1999–2008. Panel data regression analysis will be used based on...

In this paper it is estimated how economic freedom affects among others human development index. Data are taken from World Economic Freedom Indicators and United Nations. Our sample covers for the period 2000-2012 EU, Japan and USA. The elaboration of these data is made feasible through the...