Forecasting and Economic Policy Publications
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Forecasting and Economic Policy News
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Forecasting and Economic Policy Research Projects
In sequential interactions, both the agent’s intention and the outcome of his choice may influence the principal’s action. While outcomes are typically observable, intentions are more likely to be hidden, leaving potential wiggle room for the principal when deciding on a reciprocating action. We employ a controlled experiment to investigate how intentions and outcome affect the principal’s actions ...
Fachkräftemangel – und in vielen Bereichen auch genereller Arbeitskräftemangel – prägt zunehmend die OECD-Arbeitsmärkte. Doch das verschafft nicht allen Erwerbstätigen eine gute Beschäftigung. Die Pandemie könnte sich gerade für Jüngere, Frauen und Eingewanderte nachteilig ausgewirkt haben und die Ungleichheit am Arbeitsmarkt verstärken...
Urban areas are confronted with a chronic shortage of housing, especially in the low-rent segment. This precarious situation is further exacerbated by major chal-lenges, like the destruction of housing by wars and natural catastrophes, rapid increase of demand, or a pandemic cutting incomes. In response, the authorities take advantage of rent control that slows down rent increases or even freezes rents. ...
