1. Discussion and Working Paper // forthcoming

    Endogenous worst-case beliefs in first-price auctions

    Bidding in first-price auctions crucially depends on the beliefs of the bidders. We analyze bidding behavior in a first-price auction in which the knowledge of the bidders about the distribution of the values of…

  2. Discussion and Working Paper // 2024

    Leveling the Playing Field? A Qualitative and Quantitative Examination of the EU Directive on Public Country-by-Country Reporting

    The recent enactment of Directive 2021/2101 by the EU introduces a public Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) regime, with the aim of promoting a level playing field for businesses operating within the EU Single…

  3. Discussion and Working Paper // 2024

    Unemployment Effects of the German Minimum Wage in an Equilibrium Job Search Model

    We structurally estimate an equilibrium search model using German administrative data and use the model for counterfactual analyses of a uniform minimum wage. The model with worker and firm heterogeneity does…

  4. Discussion and Working Paper // 2024

    Impact of the US Presidential Race on the German Economy: Insights from Professional Forecasters

    This policy brief analyses German professional forecasters’ views on the upcoming US presidential election in November 2024 and its impact on the German economy. Our analysis is based on recent data from the…