1. ZEW Discussion Paper Nr. 02-66 // 2002

    A Stigler View on Banking Supervision

    The system of banking supervision in Europe is undergoing substantial reforms. According to Stigler's capture theory regulation often follows the preferences of producers. Therefore, the interests of the…

  2. ZEW-Dokumentation Nr. 02-02 // 2002

    Lead Markt Deutschland - Zur Position Deutschlands als führender Absatzmarkt für Innovationen

    Thematische Schwerpunktstudie im Rahmen der Berichterstattung zur Technologischen Leistungsf higkeit im Auftrag des bmb+f

  3. ZEW Discussion Paper Nr. 02-38 // 2002

    Simulated Classical Tests in the Multiperiod Multinomial Probit Model

    This paper compares different versions of the simulated counterparts of the Wald test, the score test, and the likelihood ratio test in the multiperiod multinomial probit model. Monte Carlo experiments show…

  4. ZEW Discussion Paper Nr. 02-75 // 2002

    Trade Policy: 'Political' vs. 'Economic' Factors

    The ongoing discussion of U.S.-Japanese trade relations suggests that national differences such as in the institutional environment may be relevant for assessing international trade policies. However, economic…

  5. ZEW Discussion Paper Nr. 02-41 // 2002

    Genetic Algorithms: A Tool for Optimization in Econometrics – Basic Concept and an Example for Empirical Applications

    This paper discusses a tool for optimization of econometric models based on genetic algorithms. First, we briefly describe the concept of this optimization technique. Then, we explain the design of a…

  6. Referierte Fachzeitschrift // 2002

    R&D with Spillovers and Endogenous Absorptive Capacity

    This paper derives a three-stage Cournot duopoly game for research cooperation, research expenditures, and product-market competition. The amount of knowledge firms can absorb is made dependent on their own…

  7. Referierte Fachzeitschrift // 2002

    Eine fiskalische Gesamtbilanz der Zuwanderung nach Deutschland

    Dieser Beitrag untersucht die fiskalischen Gesamtwirkungen der Zuwanderung nach Deutschland mit Hilfe der demographisch basierten langfristigen Budgetmethode der Generationenbilanzierung. Zunächst wird für den…

  8. ZEW Discussion Paper Nr. 02-18 // 2002

    The Contribution of the IMF and the World Bank to Economic Freedom

    We analyse the effect of IMF and World Bank policies on the composite index of economic freedom by Gwartney et al. (2000) as well as its sub-indexes, using a panel of 85 countries observed between 1970 and 1997.…

  9. ZEW Discussion Paper Nr. 02-44 // 2002

    Flexibility Provisions in Multilateral Environmental Treaties

    In international politics, intergovernmental treaties provide the rules of the game. Similar to private law, treaty designers face a trade-off between flexibility to adjust to unforeseen …

  10. ZEW Discussion Paper Nr. 02-13 // 2002

    Stand und Perspektiven der Evaluation der aktiven Arbeitsmarktpolitik in Deutschland

    Diese Arbeit gibt einen Überblick der Konzeption und der Evaluation der Aktiven Arbeitsmarktpolitik (AAMP) in Deutschland. Die rechtliche Grundlage der AAMP stellte von 1969 bis 1997 das Arbeitsförderungsgesetz…