Bayesian predictive synthesis is a flexible method of combining density predictions. The flexibility comes from the ability to choose an arbitrary synthesis function to combine predictions. I study the choice of synthesis function when combining large numbers of predictions-a common occurrence...

Predicting which firms will grow quickly and why has been the subject of research studies for many decades. Firms that grow rapidly have the potential to usher in new innovations, products or processes (Kogan et al. 2017), become superstar firms (Haltiwanger et al. 2013) and impact the aggregate...

This paper studies the testable implication of players' collusive or cooperative behaviours in a binary choice game with complete information. In this paper, these behaviours are defined as players coordinating their actions to maximize the weighted sum of their payoffs. I show that this...

ICT account for a significant part of EU productivity and growth and are transforming our societies and economies in a profound and unprecedented way. Statistics on the use of information and communications technologies (ICT) in households and by individuals measure the uptake of EU...

This biennial data quality report is a contribution to the ECB Statistics Quality Framework. It relates to statistics produced by the European System of Central Banks (ESCB) and focuses on the collection, compilation and dissemination of euro area monetary and financial statistics (MFS) in 2021...

This document presents Eurostat's assessment of the quality of the national and regional accounts data submitted by Member States, Iceland, Norway and Switzerland in 2022. It also includes information on the quality of key European aggregates published by Eurostat. The quality report contains...

The evolution of the space economy is attracting more attention, as space products and services expand their presence in the daily work of public authorities and lives of citizens. In parallel, the emergence of new space systems, as well as public and private investment in space activities, have...

The EBS methodological manual for R&D statistics aims to provide users and producers with an overview of the methodology used to compile R&D statistics. With the help of explanations and legal references, the Manual is meant to serve as a practical reference document for National Statistical...

The 'EBS Compilers Guide for European statistics on international supply of services by mode of supply' provides methodological guidance and practical information to the data compilers, on how to compile of statistics on the international supply of services by modes of supply. The guide builds...