Fakten, Fakten, Fakten ... Aber inwieweit kann man den Zahlen in den Medien trauen? Werden tatsächlich jedes Jahr vier Millionen Frauen von ihren Männern oder Freunden zu Tode geprügelt? Nimmt sich in den Vereinigten Staaten wirklich alle dreizehn Minuten ein junger Mensch das Leben? Stellt...

This paper discusses the estimation of models of the term structure of interest rates. After reviewing the term structure models, specifically the Nelson-Siegel Model and Affine Term- Structure Model, this paper estimates the terms structure of Treasury bond yields for the United States with...

The exchange rate is the most important price in any economy, since it affects all other prices. Exchange rates are set, either directly or indirectly, by government policy. Exchange rates are also central to the global economy, for they profoundly influence all international economic activity....

The exchange rate is the most important price in any economy, since it affects all other prices. Exchange rates are set, either directly or indirectly, by government policy. Exchange rates are also central to the global economy, for they profoundly influence all international economic activity....

This paper employs a statistical approach to identify which sectors of the US economy are currently the most suitable indicators for monitoring the recovery. A comprehensive list of potential leading indicators is constructed through the application of economic theory. By applying a detailed...