This paper investigates the effects of uncertainty on the investment behaviour using firm-level data for a sample of Belgian manufacturing firms. In general, the results confirm former analysis at the aggregate level, stating that uncertainty does matter but that the sign of the effect and its...

A large number of European countries still cope with historically high unemployment rates. One line of research that has been followed to explain European unemployment and the differences among European countries is the impact labour market institutions. One important channel through which...

The past quarter of a century has brought with it significant change in the field of port management, both in terms of the goals that are set and the tools used. This trend has resulted in increased pressure on port authorities. The purpose of this paper is to deal in greater detail with...

1. Introduction / Rosario Macario and Eddy Van de Voorde -- 2. The future air transport sector : a modified market and ownership structure / Hilde Meersman, Eddy Van de Voorde and Thierry Vanelslander -- 3. Airlines and their focus on cost control and productivity / Juan Carlos Martin and...