This paper employs linear and nonlinear unit-root tests to investigate: a) the price dynamics of the home price indices included in the S&P/Case-Shiller Composite10 index, and b) the validity of the “ripple effect,” following the approach outlined in Meen (1999). In general, the findings...

We investigate the dynamics of stochastic convergence of the original Euro Area countries for inflation rates, nominal interest rates, and real interest rates. We test for convergence relative to Germany, taken as the benchmark for core EU standards, using monthly data over the period January...