This study explores the dynamics of monthly metal prices during the past 100 years. On the basis of a unique data set, co-movement, price cycles and long-run trends are analyzed by means of common statistical methods and the results are compared to the findings in the literature. Due to its...

In this paper we model the dynamics of 100 years long monthly price series of eight non-ferrous and precious metals. Applying the state space framework we impose and identify two common factors related to non-ferrous and precious metals, respectively, which exhibit quite distinct autoregressive...

Die wirtschaftliche Stagnation zieht den Arbeitsmarkt in Mitleidenschaft. Während die sozialversicherungspflichtige Beschäftigung nicht mehr in allen Bundesländern steigt, nimmt die Arbeitslosigkeit überall zu. Insbesondere in ländlichen Kreisen steigt die Arbeitslosigkeit und sinkt die...

The population growth of cities in industrialized countries is characterized by striking disparities. While some cities experience a kind of resurgence in recent years others suffer from an ongoing depopulation. In this context an important issue refers to the question whether labour market...