The Russian war of aggression against Ukraine since 24 February 2022 has intensified the discussion of Europe's reliance on energy imports from Russia. A ban on Russian imports of oil, natural gas and coal has already been imposed by the United States, while the United Kingdom plans to cease...

[Introduction] The Russian war of aggression against Ukraine since 24 February 2022 has intensified the discussion of Europe's reliance on energy imports from Russia. A ban on Russian imports of oil, natural gas and coal has already been imposed by the United States, while the United Kingdom...

Sanctions and their effectiveness are at the centre of the discussion about an appropriate response to Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. At the latest since the atrocities of the war became evident and payment for gas supplies in roubles was brought into play, voices calling for a...

Der russische Angriff auf die Ukraine und die Abhängigkeit der deutschen Energiewirtschaft von russischem Gas führen aktuell zu einer sehr angespannten Versorgungssituation, die sich im kommenden Winter noch verschärfen könnte. Auch mittelfristig dürfte der Importpreis für Erdgas deutlich...

Tackling the crisis, readjusting the economic model: Rising energy prices, historically high inflation rates and ongoing supply chain bottlenecks are challenging Germany's long-standing industrial base. On top of that, entrepreneurs and the state alike are faced with new geopolitical tensions...

The second-generation GSM spectrum auction in Germany is probably the most clear cut example of a low price outcome in a simultaneous ascending-bid auction.The present paper gives an account of the events, describes the auction rules and market conditions, and provides a theoretical explanation...