We propose a simple-to-implement dynamic panel data method to evaluate the impacts of place-based policies. The idea is to exploit both the cross sectional dependence and the serial correlation within a panel and implement a semi difference-in-difference decomposition. Different from the method...

The problem of the relationship between the financial system, and its effects, and economic growth remains a controversial issue. It is about a debate between the various economic trends. The objective of this thesis is to shed light on the nature of that relationship. To achieve this goal, we...