This dissertation deals with the topic of bailouts in federations. Institutions and instruments helping to alleviate the incentive problems arising from bailouts are analyzed. In particular, the role of the timing of elections, bailout restrictions and the exploitation of budgetary information...

This dissertation consists of four chapters, which are self-contained and can be read independently of each other. In Chapter 1, we analyse services trade liberalisation, which is a prerequisite for international production networks to arise. In particular, we study the determinants of services...

This thesis consists of 4 chapters in the field of applied microeconomics. Chapter 1 develops a model of international roaming. International alliances emerge endogenously and serve as a commitment device to soften competition on the retail market. Chapter 2 provides an explanation for why...

Die Arbeit liefert zunächst eine Kritik der zentralen Argumente der modernen Makroökonomik. Hierbei werden insbesondere Aspekte der Aggregation bzw. Mikrofundierung, der Wohlfahrtsanalyse, der Rigorosität der Modellierung und der Lucas-Kritik aufgegriffen. Die vorgestellten Ergebnisse stellen...

The wide use of full-cost pricing techniques remains an explanandum in both economics and management accounting theory. This work surveys and develops possible theoretical explanations of this industrial pricing behaviour and analyses some of its implications. By recognition of the widespread...