In this paper, we examine the impact of institutional quality on the returns on key drivers of economic growth in 230 European Union (EU) NUTS-2 regions from 2009 to 2017. To estimate region-specific elasticities, we employ a latent class modelling approach, considering the quality of government...

In the attempt to boost innovation, policy-makers have enacted a myriad of programs targeting innovative start-ups in recent years. Empirical evidence on these initiatives has almost exclusively focused on national-level programs, overlooking those implemented at the local level. This paper...

This memo provides three insights into the inner workings of nonbank lending in Denmark. First, we show that nonbanks are an important source of funding for Danish firms and households, accounting for about 8 per cent of total unsecured corporate and consumer credit. Second, we show that the...