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SME taxation in Europe: An empirical study of applied corporate income taxation for SMEs compared to large enterprises. CIP Programme 186/PP/ENT/CIP/12/F/S01C24
Spengel, Christoph; Hausemer, Pierre; Bergner, Sören; … - 2015
This report analyses tax incentives for SMEs in 20 EU countries and five non-EU countries between 2009-2013. Its findings and recommendations are based on a review of tax codes, modelling of tax burdens using two different models, a descriptive analysis of company financial ratios, and the...
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The effect of financial development on the investment cash flow relationship: cross-country evidence from Europe
Becker, Bo; Sivadasan, Jagadeesh - 2006
We investigate financing constraints in a large cross-country data set covering most of the European economy. Firm level investment sensitivity to cash flow is used to identify financing constraints. We find that the sensitivities are significantly positive on average, controlling for country...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011604735
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Ageing in Europe: Supporting policies for an inclusive society
Börsch-Supan, Axel (contributor);  … - 2015
SHARE is an international survey designed to answer the societal challenges that face us due to rapid population ageing. How do we Europeans age? How will we do economically, socially and healthwise? How are these domains interrelated? The authors of this multidisciplinary book have taken a...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011902317
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The term structure of euro area break-even inflation rates: the impact of seasonality
Ejsing, Jacob; García, Juan Angel; Werner, Thomas - 2007
This paper provides a toolkit for extracting accurate information about inflation expectations using inflation-linked bonds. First, we show how to estimate term structures of zero-coupon real rates and break-even inflation rates (BEIRs) in the euro area. This improves the analysis of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011604876
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Global steam coal supply costs in the face of Chinese infrastructure investment decisions
Paulus, Moritz; Trueby, Johannes - 2010
marginal costs of steam coal supply in Europe. Increasing Chinese demand for steam coal will lead to a growing need for … especially affect nations mainly relying on imports, like for example Europe. We analyze the scope of this effect under different … long run marginal costs of supply for Europe and the US but significant effects for China. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010293356
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Natural Hazards Insurance in Europe ? Tailored Responses to Climate Change Needed
Schwarze, Reimund; Wagner, Gert G. - 2009
This paper provides an overview on the existing systems of natural hazards insurance in Europe, their structural …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010294830
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Are Wages in Southern Europe more Flexible? The Effects of a Cohort Size on European Earnings
Brunello, Giorgio; Lauer, Charlotte - 2005
study how cohort size has affected real earnings in Europe. When we pool the data of all countries, we find that cohort size …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010297452
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Germany's role in the foreign direct investment configuration of Korean multinational enterprises in Europe
Strüber, Chan-Mi - 2009
) within Europe. However, along with the internationalization of Korean firms, the motives and patterns for direct investments … MNEs within Europe are analyzed. The main findings indicate that Germany is considered more important to automobile …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010302289
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Kern-, Eineltern- und Stieffamilien in Europa: Eine Analyse ihrer Häufigkeit und Einbindung in haushaltsübergreifende Strukturen
Steinbach, Anja; Kuhnt, Anne-Kristin; Knüll, Markus - 2015
This study deals with the prevalence of single-parent- and stepfamilies in Europe and their linkages in cross … such that the share of single-parent families and stepfamilies is much higher in Europe´s northern countries. Eastern … Europe, however, includes countries in which the share of single-parent- and stepfamilies was extraordinarily high and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011335339
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Combining Energy Networks: The Impact of Europe's Natural Gas Network on Electricity Markets until 2050
Abrell, Jan; Gerbaulet, Clemens; Holz, Franziska; … - 2013
The interdependence of electricity and natural gas is becoming a major energy policy and regulatory issue in all jurisdictions around the world. The increased role of gas fired plants in renewable-based electricity markets and the dependence on gas imports make this issue particular striking for...
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