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Back-Office Functions for Knowledge Economy
October 15, 2009, 12:00am PDT
The whole discussion of excellence versus quality is extremely relevant, but also one where it is extremely difficult to point to concrete actions. One in which one works with renewed peer review...
Provided by European Commission
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White Papers
Study on Activities Undertaken to Address Threats That Undermine Confidence in the Information Society, Such as Spam, Spyware and Malicious Software
November 13, 2009, 12:00am PST
Bringing together the technical and investigative expertise of Different government agencies and establishing close cooperation with network operators and ISPs. The Commission further stresses the...
Provided by European Commission
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White Papers
Macroeconomic Stability And Financial Regulation: Key Issues For The G20
August 21, 2009, 12:00am PDT
As the financial crisis deepens, the temptations for each individual country to free ride increase and the need for coordination becomes more evident. The London Summit on 2 April should play a...
Provided by European Commission
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White Papers
Long-Term Labour Productivity And GDP Projections For The EU25 Member States : A Production Function Framework
June 1, 2006, 12:00am PDT
This paper presents the results of long run labour productivity and GDP growth rate projections (until 2050) for each of the 25 EU Member States and provides a detailed overview of the forecast...
Provided by European Commission
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White Papers
Financial Sector Taxation
November 29, 2010, 12:00am PST
The global economic and financial crisis has created important needs for fiscal consolidation. This paper analyses potential instruments to raise additional tax revenues from the financial sector....
Provided by European Commission
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White Papers
Innovative Financing At A Global Level
April 6, 2010, 12:00am PDT
The global economic and financial crisis has created important needs for fiscal consolidation in EU countries and around the world. It has also demonstrated the cost of financial instability for...
Provided by European Commission
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White Papers
How Reliable Are The Statistics For The Stability And Growth Pact?
February 1, 2007, 12:00am PST
The aim of this paper is to assess the reliability of the government deficit and debt figures reported to the European Commission by Member States. Reliability is one of the several dimensions of...
Provided by European Commission
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White Papers
Taxation Trends In The European Union: Data For The EU Member States And Norway
June 12, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Taxation trends in the European Union' covers the development of taxation in all 27 Members of the European Union and Norway in a comparable format since 1995. The report is organised as follows:...
Provided by European Commission
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White Papers
Global Impact Of A Shift In Foreign Reserves To Euro
October 7, 2008, 12:00am PDT
This paper uses QUEST III, a multi-region DSGE model, to study the macroeconomic effects of a gradual equalization of official foreign reserves between dollars and euros. The authors simulate a...
Provided by European Commission
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White Papers
EU Productivity And Competitiveness: An Industry Perspective
December 10, 2006, 12:00am PST
Since the mid 1990s the average growth rates of real GDP (Gross Domestic Product), labour productivity and total factor productivity in the European Union have fallen behind those in the United...
Provided by European Commission
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White Papers
Heuristic Strategies In Finance - An Overview
September 21, 2010, 12:00am PDT
This paper presents a survey on the application of heuristic optimization techniques in the broad field of finance. Heuristic algorithms have been extensively used to tackle complex financial...
Provided by European Commission
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White Papers
Gauging By Numbers: A First Attempt To Measure The Quality Of Public Finances In The EU
July 1, 2009, 12:00am PDT
Ensuring high Quality of Public Finances (QPF) with a view to supporting long-term economic growth has gained new urgency as the room for fiscal maneuver has shrunk in light of the current crisis....
Provided by European Commission
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White Papers
Steps Towards A Deeper Economic Integration: The Internal Market In The 21st Century
January 1, 2007, 12:00am PST
The aim of this paper is to analyze the effects of the implementation of the Internal Market Programme and to propose ideas on how its potential can be better exploited. First, the paper offers a...
Provided by European Commission
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White Papers
Fiscal Policy In An Estimated Open-economy Model For The Euro Area
December 1, 2006, 12:00am PST
This paper uses an estimated DSGE model for the euro area to study the effects of fiscal stabilization policies. There are at least two features of the euro area economy which makes this analysis...
Provided by European Commission
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White Papers
Unexpected Changes In Tax Revenues And The Stabilisation Function Of Fiscal Policy. Evidence For EU
February 1, 2010, 12:00am PST
This paper analyzes the size and the determinants of unexpected changes in EU countries' tax revenues and their impact on the ability of EU governments to use fiscal policy as a macroeconomic...
Provided by European Commission
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White Papers
Adjustment Dynamics In The Euro Area - A Fresh Look At The Role Of Fiscal Policy Using A DSGE Approach
May 1, 2008, 12:00am PDT
Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium (DSGE) models typically (as do most models) treat government spending as wasteful; such spending does not contribute to enhancing private sector utility or...
Provided by European Commission
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White Papers
Emu's Decentralized System Of Fiscal Policy
February 1, 2008, 12:00am PST
This paper reviews the macroeconomic use of national fiscal policy in EMU and examines the rational and scope for a collective insurance system which redistributes income among countries in...
Provided by European Commission
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White Papers
Fiscal Policy And The Cycle In The Euro Area: The Role Of Government Revenue And Expenditure
April 1, 2008, 12:00am PDT
This paper analyses the cyclical behaviour of fiscal policy in euro-area countries over the 1980-2005 period, focusing on the distinct role of government revenue and expenditure. The estimation of...
Provided by European Commission
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White Papers
Fiscal Stimulus And Exit Strategies In The EU: A Model-based Analysis
September 1, 2010, 12:00am PDT
This paper uses a multi-region dynamic general equilibrium model with collateral constrained households and residential investment to examine the effectiveness of fiscal policy. The presence of...
Provided by European Commission
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Tools & Templates
Marketing Status Reporting
December 22, 2006, 12:00am PST
This is a template for marketing status reporting.
Provided by European Commission
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Software
GMOmethods 1.1.0 (Mobile)
December 21, 2011, 12:00am PST
GMOmethods is the Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) Detection Methods Database based on the "Compendium of validated GMO Detection Methods", assembled by the Molecular Biology and Genomics Unit...
Provided by European Commission - Joint Research Centre
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Software
European Health Insurance Card 1.1 (iOS)
April 18, 2012, 12:00am PDT
Guide on how to use the European Health Insurance Card in the 27 EU countries, Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. It includes general information about the card, emergency phone...
Provided by European Commission - Directorate General Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion
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Software
European Health Insurance Card 1.1 (iOS)
April 18, 2012, 12:00am PDT
Guide on how to use the European Health Insurance Card in the 27 EU countries, Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. It includes general information about the card, emergency phone...
Provided by European Commission - Directorate General Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion
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Software
GMOmethods 1.1.0 (Mobile)
December 21, 2011, 12:00am PST
GMOmethods is the Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) Detection Methods Database based on the "Compendium of validated GMO Detection Methods", assembled by the Molecular Biology and Genomics Unit...
Provided by European Commission - Joint Research Centre
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White Papers
Fiscal Stimulus And Exit Strategies In The EU: A Model-based Analysis
September 1, 2010, 12:00am PDT
This paper uses a multi-region dynamic general equilibrium model with collateral constrained households and residential investment to examine the effectiveness of fiscal policy. The presence of...
Provided by European Commission
-
White Papers
Fiscal Policy And The Cycle In The Euro Area: The Role Of Government Revenue And Expenditure
April 1, 2008, 12:00am PDT
This paper analyses the cyclical behaviour of fiscal policy in euro-area countries over the 1980-2005 period, focusing on the distinct role of government revenue and expenditure. The estimation of...
Provided by European Commission
-
White Papers
Emu's Decentralized System Of Fiscal Policy
February 1, 2008, 12:00am PST
This paper reviews the macroeconomic use of national fiscal policy in EMU and examines the rational and scope for a collective insurance system which redistributes income among countries in...
Provided by European Commission
-
White Papers
Adjustment Dynamics In The Euro Area - A Fresh Look At The Role Of Fiscal Policy Using A DSGE Approach
May 1, 2008, 12:00am PDT
Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium (DSGE) models typically (as do most models) treat government spending as wasteful; such spending does not contribute to enhancing private sector utility or...
Provided by European Commission
-
White Papers
Unexpected Changes In Tax Revenues And The Stabilisation Function Of Fiscal Policy. Evidence For EU
February 1, 2010, 12:00am PST
This paper analyzes the size and the determinants of unexpected changes in EU countries' tax revenues and their impact on the ability of EU governments to use fiscal policy as a macroeconomic...
Provided by European Commission
-
White Papers
Fiscal Policy In An Estimated Open-economy Model For The Euro Area
December 1, 2006, 12:00am PST
This paper uses an estimated DSGE model for the euro area to study the effects of fiscal stabilization policies. There are at least two features of the euro area economy which makes this analysis...
Provided by European Commission
-
White Papers
Steps Towards A Deeper Economic Integration: The Internal Market In The 21st Century
January 1, 2007, 12:00am PST
The aim of this paper is to analyze the effects of the implementation of the Internal Market Programme and to propose ideas on how its potential can be better exploited. First, the paper offers a...
Provided by European Commission
-
White Papers
Gauging By Numbers: A First Attempt To Measure The Quality Of Public Finances In The EU
July 1, 2009, 12:00am PDT
Ensuring high Quality of Public Finances (QPF) with a view to supporting long-term economic growth has gained new urgency as the room for fiscal maneuver has shrunk in light of the current crisis....
Provided by European Commission
-
White Papers
Heuristic Strategies In Finance - An Overview
September 21, 2010, 12:00am PDT
This paper presents a survey on the application of heuristic optimization techniques in the broad field of finance. Heuristic algorithms have been extensively used to tackle complex financial...
Provided by European Commission
-
White Papers
Global Impact Of A Shift In Foreign Reserves To Euro
October 7, 2008, 12:00am PDT
This paper uses QUEST III, a multi-region DSGE model, to study the macroeconomic effects of a gradual equalization of official foreign reserves between dollars and euros. The authors simulate a...
Provided by European Commission
-
White Papers
Taxation Trends In The European Union: Data For The EU Member States And Norway
June 12, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Taxation trends in the European Union' covers the development of taxation in all 27 Members of the European Union and Norway in a comparable format since 1995. The report is organised as follows:...
Provided by European Commission
-
White Papers
How Reliable Are The Statistics For The Stability And Growth Pact?
February 1, 2007, 12:00am PST
The aim of this paper is to assess the reliability of the government deficit and debt figures reported to the European Commission by Member States. Reliability is one of the several dimensions of...
Provided by European Commission
-
White Papers
Innovative Financing At A Global Level
April 6, 2010, 12:00am PDT
The global economic and financial crisis has created important needs for fiscal consolidation in EU countries and around the world. It has also demonstrated the cost of financial instability for...
Provided by European Commission
-
White Papers
Financial Sector Taxation
November 29, 2010, 12:00am PST
The global economic and financial crisis has created important needs for fiscal consolidation. This paper analyses potential instruments to raise additional tax revenues from the financial sector....
Provided by European Commission
-
White Papers
Long-Term Labour Productivity And GDP Projections For The EU25 Member States : A Production Function Framework
June 1, 2006, 12:00am PDT
This paper presents the results of long run labour productivity and GDP growth rate projections (until 2050) for each of the 25 EU Member States and provides a detailed overview of the forecast...
Provided by European Commission
-
White Papers
Macroeconomic Stability And Financial Regulation: Key Issues For The G20
August 21, 2009, 12:00am PDT
As the financial crisis deepens, the temptations for each individual country to free ride increase and the need for coordination becomes more evident. The London Summit on 2 April should play a...
Provided by European Commission
-
White Papers
Study on Activities Undertaken to Address Threats That Undermine Confidence in the Information Society, Such as Spam, Spyware and Malicious Software
November 13, 2009, 12:00am PST
Bringing together the technical and investigative expertise of Different government agencies and establishing close cooperation with network operators and ISPs. The Commission further stresses the...
Provided by European Commission
-
White Papers
Back-Office Functions for Knowledge Economy
October 15, 2009, 12:00am PDT
The whole discussion of excellence versus quality is extremely relevant, but also one where it is extremely difficult to point to concrete actions. One in which one works with renewed peer review...
Provided by European Commission
-
Tools & Templates
Marketing Status Reporting
December 22, 2006, 12:00am PST
This is a template for marketing status reporting.
Provided by European Commission
-
White Papers
EU Productivity And Competitiveness: An Industry Perspective
December 10, 2006, 12:00am PST
Since the mid 1990s the average growth rates of real GDP (Gross Domestic Product), labour productivity and total factor productivity in the European Union have fallen behind those in the United...
Provided by European Commission
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