The paper uses a two-sector DSGE model with nominal and real rigidities to analyse the stabilising properties of fiscal policy rules in a small open economy in monetary union. The focus is on the potential of budgetary-neutral rules that adjust the composition of government purchases between...

Large external imbalances and fragile fiscal positions have emerged as major policy challenges for the euro area in the financial crisis. The paper analyses whether shifting government purchases between tradable and non-tradable goods could help reduce external fluctuations without large swings...

Die Kostenstrukturänderungen von Unternehmen erfordern die Neuentwicklung von Controllinginstrumenten. Besondere Bedeutung kommt dabei der verursachungsgerechten Verrechnung von Gemeinkosten zu. Auf der Basis der Transaktionskostentheorie erarbeitet Stefan Hohberger ein System, mit dem sich...

The article assesses the real costs and profits of German claims on the Eurosystem through TARGET2. While Germany’s nominal profits from holding TARGET2 claims depend on the development of the nominal interest rate, the real profits are determined by the real interest rate as well as the real...