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Index effects in Germany and their origin - a theoretical and empirical analysis with a special focus on the influence of mutual funds -
Deininger, Claus - 2005
-indices DAX, MDAX and HDAX. Usually financial theory suggests that the fact of an index replacement contains no new valuation …The main aim of this thesis is to analyse the reactions caused by index replacements in the German benchmark stock …-relevant evidence. However the financial press frequently speculates about index replacements and the consequences on the underlying …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009433690
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The Recent International and Regulatory Decisions about Geographical Indications
Marette, Stephan; Clemens, Roxanne; Babcock, Bruce A. - 2007
this paper we discuss the issues behind the dispute, the World Trade Organization (WTO) panel decision, and the EU response …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009443040
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CADEIA PRODUTIVA DA CARNE BOVINA NO BRASIL: UM ESTUDO DOS PRINCIPAIS FATORES QUE INFLUENCIAM AS EXPORTAÇÕES
Tirado, Geovana; Costa, Sergio Jose; Carvalho, Jose Marcio - 2008
O trabalho analisa a cadeia produtiva da carne bovina (CPCB) no Brasil, sob o enfoque do comércio exterior, apresentando como base conceitual o estudo de cadeia produtiva no agronegócio e como método de coleta de dados secundários, o Mecasis. Tem, como objetivo, detectar os principais...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009443153
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WHY ARE US AND EU POLICIES TOWARD GMOs SO DIFFERENT?
Jackson, Lee Ann; Anderson, Kym - 2003
The development of genetically modified (GM) agricultural products requires new policies to manage potential food safety and environmental risks. The policy positions taken to date on GM foods by the United States and the European Union are very different. The US has few restrictions on...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009445942
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Reducing coal subsidies and trade barriers: their contribution to greenhouse gas abatement
Anderson, Kym; McKibbin, Warwick J - 1997
-country general equilibrium model of the world economy. Both the gains in economic efficiency and the reductions in carbon dioxide …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009451710
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Toward a Geography of Trade Costs
Hummels, David - 1999
What are the barriers that separate nations? While recent work provides intriguing clues, we have remarkably little concrete evidence as to the nature, size, and shape of barriers. This paper offers direct and indirect evidence on trade barriers, moving us toward a comprehensive geography of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009430445
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Time as a Trade Barrier
Hummels, David - 2001
International trade occurs in physical space and moving goods requires time. This paper examines the importance of time as a trade barrier, estimates the magnitude of time costs, and relates these to patterns of trade and the international organization of production. Estimates indicate that each...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009430446
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Omitted variables in the measure of a labour quality index : the case of Spain
Lacuesta Gabarain, Aitor; Puente Díaz, Sergio; … - 2008
in TFP growth. This paper computes an index of labour quality in Spain between 1988 and 2006 using microdata from the … observable characteristics, the index still shows a notable growth at an average annual rate of 0.42 pp. After a period of slight … decline (between 1988 and 1992) the index grows continuously until 2006 when it fell again. This is the case because education …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012530232
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Stock index futures prices and the Asian financial crisis
Hassan, Taufiq; Mohamad, Shamsher; Ariff, Mohamed; … - 2007
This study reports new findings on the behavior of index futures (FKLI: code name of Kuala Lumpur Index Futures …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009441608
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ESTRUTURAÇÃO DE UM ÍNDICE DE PREÇOS DE AÇÕES DO AGRONEGÓCIO BRASILEIRO LISTADAS NA BOVESPA
Souza, Waldemar Antonio Da Rocha; Silva, Rodolfo Margato; … - 2008
instruments. Based upon the price index methodology, a selected sample of ten agribusiness stocks chosen by decreasing liquidity … profiles in BOVESPA composes the theoretical portfolio of the index. It will allow comparative analysis with other financial …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009446360