(together with Stefan Gießler and Katja Heinisch), Journal of Economics and Statistics 241(1), 2021, 1-18. Abstract: We analyze whether, and since when, East and West German business cycles are synchronised. We investigate real GDP, unemployment rates and survey data as …
(Since When) Are East and West German Business Cycles Synchronised? Read more »
(together with Joao Claudio and Katja Heinisch), Empirical Economics 58(1), 2020, 29-54 Abstract: Economic forecasts are an important element of rational economic policy both on the federal and on the local or regional level. Solid budgetary plans for government expenditures …
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(together with Katja Heinisch and Christoph Schult), Energy Economics 95, March 2021, 105008 (and: IWH Discussion Paper 16/2019). Abstract: In the fight against global warming, the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions is a major objective. In particular, a decrease in …