Using firm-level and individual panel data from 2008-2009, the paper looks at how Hungarian firms combined employment reduction with "softer" measures like short-work and wage cuts, in response to the crisis. The data suggest that the wage distribution remained practically unchanged while hours...

Using firm-level and individual panel data from 2008-2009, the paper looks at how Hungarian firms combined employment reduction with "softer" measures like short-work and wage cuts, in response to the crisis. The data suggest that the wage distribution remained practically unchanged while hours...

Taking as an example recent Hungarian currency, it is concluded that the functions of coins and paper money are related to their daily use (trade and payment), but they can have some other dimensions and functions if proper solutions are found. In this way it is argued that these money forms...

The paper discusses the phenomenon of modern convertibility in paper currency system. Unlike the period of metal (mint) value and traditional convertibility, convertibility today has different aspects and dimensions. Furthermore, it is regulated by the International Monetary Fund, but it depends...

On the example of recent coin emissions the author explores the possibilities of managing this form of money and discusses economic effects of such activities.