This paper analyses the degree of inflation persistence in the EU15, the euro area and each of its member states using disaggregate price indices from the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices. Our results reveal substantial heterogeneity across countries and indices. The overall results, based on...

This paper provides evidence on whether the creation of the euro has changed the way global turbulences a¤ect euro area and other economies. Specifically, it considers the impact of global shocks on the competitiveness of individual euro area countries and assesses whether their responses to...

In der vorliegenden Studie werden anhand einer Betrachtung der unterschiedlichen Dopingpraktiken und Sportarten die gegenwärtigen und zukünftigen Möglichkeiten des Nachweises von Dopingfällen analysiert. Über eine bloße Beschreibung der Sachlage hinausgehend, regt der Verfasser an, den...