In this paper, we study the role of institutional quality in the cyclicality of macroeconomic policies of transition economies. Using annual data over 1996-2013, we find that the quality of institutions play a significant role in their ability to carry out counter-cyclical macroeconomic policy....

In this paper, we study the role of institutional quality in the cyclicality of macroeconomic policies of transition economies. Using annual data over 1996-2013, we find that the quality of institutions play a significant role in their ability to carry out counter-cyclical macroeconomic policy....

I compare term premium estimates from long and short memory term structure models against formal tests. I show that both models produce similar and plausible term premium estimates. I also discuss various methodological innovations for formulating and estimating long memory models and present...

This paper estimates the J-curve for Azerbaijan using quarterly industry-level data over the 2000--2009 period. Empirical results show that in 3 of the 10 strategic industries there is strong evidence for the fulfilment of the Marshall--Lerner condition, as the trade balance improves in the long...