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The Effectiveness of FX Interventions: A Meta-Analysis

There is ample empirical literature centering on the effectiveness of foreign exchange intervention (FXI). Given the mix of objectives and country-heterogeneity, the general lack of consensus thus far is no surprise. We shed light on this debate by conducting the first comprehensive meta-analysis in the FXI literature, with 279 reported effects that stem from 74 distinct empirical studies. We cover ...

The Impact of Transmission Development on a 100% Renewable Electricity Supply: A Spatial Case Study on the German Power System

In this paper, we analyze the interdependence between the structure of transmission infrastructure and the electricity mix, applied to the case of Germany today and into the future. In particular, we are interested in how an energy system based on a high share of distributed renewable sources operates under different transmission regimes, for example, copper plate or more constrained network topologies. ...

An Introduction to Transmission Network Investment in the New Market Regime

Transmission network investment has emerged as a pivotal problem for the electricity industry, as it adapts to the change from traditional to renewable generation, from large scale to distributed generation and from vertically integrated monopolies to vertically separated production stages in various states of competition. Because transmission coordinates the generation, distribution and sales activities ...

A Green COVID-19 Recovery of the EU Basic Materials Sector: Identifying Potentials, Barriers and Policy Solutions

This paper explores which climate-friendly projects could be part of the COVID-19 recovery while jump-starting the transition of the European basic materials industry. Findings from a literature review on technology options in advanced development stages for climate-friendly production and enhanced sorting and recycling of steel, cement, aluminium and plastics are combined with insights from interviews ...

Mentoring Programs Support the Integration of Refugees

Over a million people sought asylum in Germany between 2014 and 2016. During this time, many Germans began volunteering in various ways to help refugees and mentorship pro- grams in particular gained significance. As this report shows, participating in a mentorship program has a positive impact on refugees: They improve their language skills and become more socially active. Mentors experience the relationship ...

Mentorenprogramme fördern die Integration von Geflüchteten

Geflüchtete verbessern durch Mentorenprogramme ihre Deutschkenntnisse und nehmen mehr am gesellschaftlichen Leben teil – Weitere Erfolge beispielsweise bei der Arbeitsmarktintegration könnten folgen – Zugang zu Programmen sollte erleichtert werden Im Zuge der hohen Fluchtzuwanderung 2014 bis 2016 gingen vielfältige zivilgesellschaftliche Projekte an den Start, um die Integration ...

Mentorenprogramme fördern die Integration von Geflüchteten

In den Jahren 2014 bis 2016 suchten über eine Millionen Menschen Zuflucht in Deutschland. Viele BürgerInnen engagierten sich in dieser Zeit auf unterschiedliche Weise, um Geflüchtete zu unterstützen. Insbesondere gewannen Mentorenprogramme an Bedeutung. Wie dieser Bericht zeigt, wirkt sich die Teilnahme an einem Mentorenprogramm positiv auf Geflüchtete aus: Sie verbessern ihre Sprachkenntnisse und ...

Durch Mentorenprogramme verbessern Geflüchtete ihre Sprachkenntnisse und sind sozial aktiver: Interview

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Subgroup Analysis of Investment Constraints: Evidence from Ugandan Microenterprises

This study examines the effect of a soft commitment device in the form of a savings goal calendar on savings for small business owners in Kampala, Uganda. We run a randomized controlled trial (RCT) under which the treatment group receives a calendar designed to set savings goals and to make a plan to reach this goal. The control group is given a plain calendar. We find no average effect on savings, ...