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Stock Prices, Uncertainty and Risks: Evidence From Developing and Advanced Economies
(Universidade da Coruña, 2020-12-18)[Abstract] This paper studies the relationship between stock prices and three types of uncertainty: economic policy uncertainty, stock market volatility, and geopolitical risks. In particular, our aim is to determine whether ... -
Surveys assessing sports services and municipal governance
(Universidade da Coruña, Servizo de Publicacións, 2020)[Abstract] This study aims to investigate the social importance of sport in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat. As an instrument for social cohesion and integration, sport has become a very important part of municipal activity. ... -
Sustainability of Italian budgetary policies: a time series analysis (1862-2013)
(Universidade da Coruña, Servizo de Publicacións, 2017)[Abstract] In this paper, we analyze the sustainability of Italian public finances using a unique database covering the period 1862-2013. This paper focuses on empirical tests for the sustainability and solvency of fiscal ... -
Switching Costs in the European Postal Service. Are There Any Solutions?
(Universidade da Coruña, Servizo de Publicacións, 2016)[Abstract] This article examines the costs of switching that may exist in the European postal sector, where it is carried out an ambitious process of opening to competition since 1997. Inadequate regulation of the access ... -
Territorial diagnostics and citizen perception of municipal public management, towards an efficient reform of Local Administration
(Universidade da Coruña, Servizo de Publicacións, 2023-06-14)[Abstract] Spain has a population distribution dispersed in small population centres where 60% of municipalities have less than 1,000 inhabitants. This situation generates a financial and functional incapacity to guarantee ... -
The challenge of measuring poverty and inequality: a comparative analysis of the main indicators
(Universidade da Coruña, Servizo de Publicacións, 2018)[Abstract] This paper presents a review of the main available indicators to measure poverty and income inequality, examining their properties and suitability for different types of economic analyses, and providing real-world ... -
The Commission’s internal conditions for social re-regulation: Market efficiency and wider social goals in setting the rules for financial services in Europe
(Universidade da Coruña, Servizo de Publicacións, 2013)[Abstract] The European Union is often considered as a prime example of a liberal regulatory state. We argue, however, that being limited to the regulatory policy does not prevent the European Commission from pursuing ... -
The Common Agricultural Policy and the EU budget: stasis or change?
(Universidade da Coruña, Servizo de Publicacións, 2013)[Abstract] After highlighting the budgetary context and the historical trends on the funding of the CAP, this paper considers contemporary debates about its reform in the context of two ‘historic firsts’. Negotiations about ... -
The debate on the economic effects of minimum wage legislation
(Universidade da Coruña, Servizo de Publicacións, 2017)[Abstract] The minimum wage establishment has its origin in the first third of the last century. Since its creation has been a focus of continuing controversy and an unfinished debate on economics field. This work reviews ... -
The Definitive VAT System and Its Impact on Tax Collection
(Universidade da Coruña, 2021-12-01)[Abstract] Value Added Tax (VAT) is a significant source of fiscal revenues in the EU. However, the VAT treatment of cross-border supplies enables large-scale tax frauds, such as the Missing Trader Intra-Community (MTIC), ... -
The Effect of Euribor on Banking Profitability: Evidence From the Spanish Banking System
(Universidade da Coruña, 2021-06-17)[Abstract] This paper studies the relationship between the Euribor rate and the return on average assets (ROAA) of the Spanish banking sector. We use quarterly time series data for the period 1995-2016. Our analysis also ... -
The Effect of Reduced Unemployment Duration on the Unemployment Rate: A Synthetic Control Approach
(Universidade da Coruña, Servizo de Publicacións, 2020)[Abstract] This paper examines the impact of the fourth partial revision of the law of unemployment insurance (AVIG) on unemployment dynamics in Switzerland at a cantonal level. The authors apply the Synthetic Control ... -
The effect of subsidising firms on voting behaviour: Evidence from Flemish elections
(Universidade da Coruña, Servizo de Publicacións, 2012)[Abstract] Despite an international consensus on the importance to limit State aid spending, large amounts of resources are still devoted to a wide variety of subsidies to firms. A sizable literature studies the relationship ... -
The evaluation index improvement for the relocation of research equipment
(Universidade da Coruña, Servizo de Publicacións, 2019)[Abstract] In this paper, evaluation index improvement for research equipment relocation is presented and discussed to boost the effectiveness of research equipment management. The analytic hierarchy process (AHP) model ... -
The Explanatory Power of Expenses in the Performance of Eurozone Mutual Funds
(Universidade da Coruña, 2022-06-28)[Abstract] We studied the relationship between the mutual fund’s expenses and their profitability, as well as their ability to predict future performance. We used regressions in panel data with a sample of equity mutual ... -
The Financialisation of the Fishing Industry: Galicia as a Case Study
(Universidade da Coruña, 2021-06-17)[Abstract] Successive technical and organizational innovations have modelled the current structure and composition of the fishing industry. The market structure varies considerably between countries and the fish species ... -
The gains from early intervention in Europe: Fiscal surveillance and fiscal planning using cash data
(Universidade da Coruña, Servizo de Publicacións, 2012)[Abstract] The use of real-time cash data allows us to make accurate intra-annual forecasts of an economy’s fiscal position, and to issue early warning signals for the need to correct fiscal imbalances. This paper shows ... -
The Impact of CRD IV on Bank Lending
(Universidade da Coruña, Servizo de Publicacións, 2019)[Abstract] This study addresses the post-financial crisis EU banking regulation reform CRD IV. The specific focus is on the relationship between increased capital requirements and the subsequent change in both supply and ... -
The impact of gender inequality on economic growth: an explanatory sequential mixed methods study of female labour participation in the civil service
(Universidade da Coruña, Servizo de Publicacións, 2022-12-01)[Abstract] Gender inequality is recognised as an impediment to economic growth and development. In Nigeria, several policies have been enacted to eliminate gender inequality. However, studies show that women are grossly ... -
The impact of port governance and infrastructures on maritime containerized trade on the West Coast of Latin America
(Universidade da Coruña, Servizo de Publicacións, 2018)[Abstract] Latin American countries have historically had a strong dependence on trade, and are mostly characterized by being exporters of raw materials and importers of manufactured products. This fact has brought about ...