The numerous literatures have recorded the closely connection across commodity and stock markets. This study empirically examines the role of 7 metal commodities (gold, silver, aluminum, plumbum, copper, zinc and nickel) in predicting G7 stock volatility. The results of individual factor...

In most OECD countries the gap between rich and poor has widened over the past decades. This paper analyzes whether and to what extent taxes and social transfers have contributed to this trend. Has the redistributive power of different social programs changed over time? The paper contributes to...