Der bei der Umstellung von Aktienindizes zu beobachtende Indexeffekt ist ein in der Finanzierungstheorie und in der Kapitalmarktpraxis viel beachtetes Phänomen, das in der Kapitalmarktforschung auf großes Interesse stößt. Welche Ursachen hat der auf vollkommenen Kapitalmärkten nicht zu...

This paper sets up a model of private consumption for selected EU countries with special emphasis on the consumption categories heating and transport. Sustainable consumption patterns require a "decoupling" of energy or materials use from satisfaction of consumers' needs and demands. Starting...

The paper starts with a description of major reforms of EU policy in the network industries. Based on the normative economics of regulation, it then points out generic information and transaction cost problems of regulatory policy making. An appropriate allocation of regulatory competencies may...