1. Discussion and Working Paper // 2002

    The Effect of Social Transfers in Europe: An Empirical Analysis Using Generalized Lorenz Curves

    This Paper aims at examining the impact of different transfers on the income distribution in European countries. An empirical analysis using generalized Lorenz curve comparisons is carried out. The results…

  2. Discussion and Working Paper // 2002

    Heterogeneous International Agreements - If per capita emission levels matter

    This paper studies the incentives for international cooperation if (some) countries prefer a more equitable distribution of per capita emission levels. The impact of such an equity preference is analyzed first…

  3. Discussion and Working Paper // 2002

    Remittances and Capital Flows

    The debate on the risks and benefits of the globalisation of international capital markets has focused on the volume and the volatility of the main capital flows - foreign direct investment (FDI), portfolio…