We study how sovereign bond markets respond to earthquakes in emerging markets, using data from 96 countries between 2012 and 2023. While earthquakes raise spreads on average, the effect depends critically on state capacity. In low-capacity countries, spreads rise sharply and persist; in...

This paper examines the stochastic behaviour of the number of earthquakes (in total and also classified by magnitude) and stock market log prices and returns in the case of Japan over the period from January 2009 to February 2024 using fractional integration methods. Their linkages are then...

This paper examines the stochastic behaviour of the number of earthquakes (in total and also classified by magnitude) and stock market log prices and returns in the case of Japan over the period from January 2009 to February 2024 using fractional integration methods. Their linkages are then...

The analysis presented in this review provides an overview of the activities carried out in 2024 by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in response to safety recommendations, as well as a comparison with historical data. This review also highlights a range of safety issues and...

Cigarette prices vary widely across Europe and are difficult to compare, not least because of brand availability and income differences. We have developed two indices (Marlboro-Water and Marlboro-Eggs), comparing the price of a well-known brand sold in 34 European countries to that of two widely...

Cigarette prices vary widely across Europe and are difficult to compare, not least because of brand availability and income differences. We have developed two indices (Marlboro-Water and Marlboro-Eggs), comparing the price of a well-known brand sold in 34 European countries to that of two widely...