In this study, we compare the out-of-sample forecasting performance of several modern Value-at- Risk (VaR) estimators derived from extreme value theory (EVT). Specifically, in a multi-asset study covering 30 years of stock, bond, commodity and currency market data, we analyse the accuracy of the...

This paper explains and forecasts the demand for banknotes issued in Germany. For small and large denomination notes we estimate vector error correction models (VECM). The results suggest that the long-run demand for German small denomination notes is mainly driven by domestic transactions and...

This paper models the demand for banknotes issued in Germany. It highlights that all motives for holding banknotes are present in this case. Inter alia, special attention is paid to the role of card payments. For small and large denomination notes we are able to establish meaningful vector error...

Den Autoren ist es dabei gelungen, die theoretischen Grundlagen der europäischen Geldpolitik mit den praktischen Erfahrungen zu verknüpfen. Auch für Finanzexperten in Banken, Unternehmen und Verbänden sowie in der Wissenschaft und in der Poltitik ist das Lehrbuch konzipierte und bereits in...