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Regional Industrial Effects in Germany from a Potential Gas Deficit
We estimate potential regional industrial effects in case of a threatening gas deficit. For Germany, the reduction leads to a potential decrease in industrial value added by... -
Economic complexity and productivity polarization: evidence from Italian prov...
In this paper, we analyze the role of economic complexity as a driver of regional labor productivity growth in Italy. The Economic Complexity Index (ECI) measures the... -
Après-ski: The Spread of Coronavirus from Ischgl through Germany
The Austrian ski resort of Ischgl is commonly claimed to be ground zero for the diffusion of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in the first wave of infections experienced by Germany. Drawing... -
The Benefits of Remoteness - Digital Mobility Data, Regional Road Infrastruct...
We investigate the regional distribution of the COVID-19 outbreak in Germany. We use a novel digital mobility dataset, that traces the undertaken trips on Easter Sunday 2020 and...