Chapter 2 develops a non-parametric approach to empirically determine the geographic size of a market. I study the impact of a new store entry on competing stores in an increasing range to the site of entry. I apply the estimator to the Swiss grocery retail industry and find that markets are...

Many people have a strong preference to own the house or apartment they are living in. Among other factors, homeownership is expected to affect the subjective well-being of individuals. Our paper analyzes the impact of homeownership on subjective well-being in Switzerland. Based on the data from...