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Productivity in Europe during the Great Recession: Any evidence for creative destruction?
(Universidade da Coruña, Servizo de Publicacións, 2016)
[Abstract] This article analyses the effects of the financial crisis and the Great Recession on productivity in Europe by studying the process of labour force reallocation between companies. Using micro-data on company ...
Hidden costs of cuts: Austerity, civil service management and the motivation of public officials in Central and Eastern Europe after the crisis
(Universidade da Coruña, Servizo de Publicacións, 2016)
[Abstract] The implementation of austerity measures presents a dilemma for governments. While austerity measures such as cutbacks aim to reduce costs and enhance public sector efficiency, the same measures might undermine ...
Urban population and economic growth: South Asia perspective
(Universidade da Coruña, Servizo de Publicacións, 2016)
[Abstract] Previously economic growth was generally discussed in terms of foreign direct investment (FDI), educational growth, savings, investments, inflation as well as trade openness of a nation. Very recently it has ...
The role of market power in economic growth: an analysis of the differences between EU and US competition policy theory, practice and outcomes
(Universidade da Coruña, Servizo de Publicacións, 2016)
[Abstract The European Union has experienced weak economic performance over the past 15 years, compared to the United States. In order to restore investment, innovation, and therefore growth, the European Commission seeks ...
Editorial statement: The first five years of the European Journal of Government and Economics
(Universidade da Coruña, Servizo de Publicacións, 2016)
[Abstract] This editorial statement reflects on the experience from the first five years of the European Journal of Government and Economics and proposes some broad ideas about what we believe should be the future of the ...
The Occupy and Indignados movement and the importance of political context: differences between occasionals and regulars in Spain and the UK
(Universidade da Coruña, Servizo de Publicacións, 2016)
[Abstract] In this work we look into the individuals’ reasons that led Occupy protesters to participate in this movement. We interviewed Occupy participants in the UK and Spain. We wanted to find out if the reasons that ...
The perspectives of family policy in Russia amid increasing cohabitation
(Universidade da Coruña, Servizo de Publicacións, 2016)
[Abstract] Russia has long been characterized by early and universal marriage. After the Soviet Union collapse, the average age of marriage has been rising, and cohabitations have become common. Many scholars explain the ...
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 ...