I propose a new tool to characterize the resolution of uncertainty around FOMC press conferences. It relies on the construction of a measure capturing the level of discussion complexity between the Fed Chair and reporters during the Q&A sessions. I show that complex discussions are associated...

Digital transformation in the banking sector is a continuous process that affects both the external and internal environment by redesigning internal processes and existing methods. There are many reasons that digital transformation takes place, such as servicing remote areas without physical...

This article explores the shifting character of contract design in the digital revolution, focusing on how emerging technologies are providing the contracting community with innovative new digital tools and resources that facilitate the creation of more user-friendly contracts. We identify...

By digitizing operations, companies may replace manual work with increased automation, but they may also augment human work through smarter execution. The authors present a conceptual framework that distinguishes the different levels of digitization, automation, and intelligence. This framework...

In this paper we analyse the advantages that the application of blockchain technology brings to accounting information systems (AIS), but also highlight the potential issues with its use. We examine the use of blockchain against the background of the historical evolution of accounting...

This paper discusses the parallel and efficient computation of macroeconomic models, with emphasis on solving sovereign default models. Our motivation is twofold. First, we aim to streamline complex numerical models in a parallel computa- tion fashion. Second, we want to unleash the power of GPU...