1978 to 1990. Using a quadratic cost function, six production factors are distinguished : capital, energy, three types of …

This paper studies energy bias in technical change. For this purpose, we develop a computable general equilibrium model … that builds on endogenous growth models. The model explicitly captures links between energy, the rate and direction of … solution in which only technologies are developed that are appropriate for production of non-energy intensive goods. …

Großbritannien am 23. Juni steht kurz bevor und es ist nicht ausgeschloßsen, dass sich Großbritannien gegen die EU entscheidet. Einig …In the midst of the EU’s current “polycrisis “, several serious dangers threaten the future of Europe’s unity. The … demonstrate the fragility of the EU. One of the EU’s fundamental problems is its institutional design in general. In particular …

new member countries actually entered the EU. German linked employer-employee data allow to observe the relation of …

This paper assesses the consequences of EU enlargement for East West migration. In the theoretical part, we identify … several factors in addition to the reduction of moving costs by which EU membership influences migration. Specifically, EU … accession affects income gaps. Moreover, if EU membership is refused, fear of future restrictions on immigration will lead to …

The paper applies standard public choice reasoning to the negotiations on EU enlargement and the Treaty of Nice. The … present EU countries are respected. Decisive actors in the West are the members of the European Parliament, individuals in … post-entry position of new members. The Intergovernmental Conference is reinterpreted as an opportunity of EU-15 actors to …