In this paper we consider empirical econometric models for nine brands of a fast-moving nondurable consumer product using weekly observed scanning data on market share and distribution conditional on advertising, price, promotion activities. Since the data show nonstationary characteristics, we...

In this paper we measure the extent to which countries are converging in per capita productivity levels. We formally define convergence in a time series analytical context, derive the necessary and sufficient conditions and introduce a cluster analytical procedure that enables us to distinguish...

In this paper we consider empirical econometric models for nine brands of fast-moving nondurable consumer product using weekly observed scanning data on market share and distribution conditional on advertising, price, and promotion activities. Since the data show nonstationary characteristics,...

Asset liability management (ALM) is an important and challenging problem for institutional investors and financial intermediaries. The requirement to fulfill its liablilities constrains the institutional investor in its asset allocation possiblilites. We formulate an ALM model for pension funds...