The Macroeconomy and the Yield Curve: A Nonstructural Analysis [PDF]
We estimate a model with latent factors that summarize the yield curve (namely, level, slope, and curvature) as well as observable macroeconomic variables (real activity, inflation, and the stance of monetary policy).
Francis X. Diebold +2 more
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Landscape of Research on Accounting Scope 3 Emissions: A Review of Methodologies and Data
ABSTRACT Scope 3 emissions have been proposed as a critical metric for evaluating corporate carbon footprint, identifying emission sources, and developing mitigation solutions. Yet, widespread corporate reporting of Scope 3 emissions remains limited, highlighting a critical gap in both research and practice.
Zeyu Wang +3 more
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Capital Account Liberalisation: Empirical Evidence and Policy Capital Account Liberalisation: Empirical Evidence and Policy Issues - I [PDF]
This paper documents trends in capital flows into India in a comparative perspective,examines the impact of these flows on key macroeconomic variables and discusses the implications for economic policy........capital flows; capital account liberalisation;
Renu Kohli
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ABSTRACT This research focuses on the connection between ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors and financial performance in the fashion industry, grounded on stakeholder theory and signaling theory as its theoretical foundations. By examining 1144 firm‐year observations from 194 publicly listed companies in 24 countries (2013–2023), the ...
Samantha Barresi, Michele Bertoni
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Waves of Uncertainty: Crude Oil Under Geopolitical, Economic, and ESG Turbulence
Dynamic copula and wavelet coherence reveal that geopolitical, economic, and sustainability uncertainties significantly shape crude oil price co‐movements. Long‐term coherence, especially post‐2015, highlights the growing role of ESG risks alongside geopolitical shocks and economic crises in global energy risk transmission.
Sana Braiek +3 more
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Do macroeconomic announcements move inflation forecasts? [PDF]
This paper presents an empirical strategy that bridges the gap between event studies and macroeconomic forecasts based on common-factor models. Event studies examine the response of financial variables to a market-sensitive "surprise" component using a ...
Andreas M. Fischer, Marlene Amstad
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Feasibility Study and Optimal Placement of Solar Power Plants Using Binary Genetic Algorithm
This study introduces an integrated optimization framework using a binary genetic algorithm (BGA) for optimal siting and sizing of two solar plants (865 and 739 kWp) in Karaj, Iran. The BGA outperformed conventional methods, achieving a 24.3% reduction in power losses and enhanced voltage stability.
Mehrab Shahbazi, Reza Eslami
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Accuracy, Unbiasedness and Efficiency of Professional Macroeconomic Forecasts: An empirical Comparison for the G7 [PDF]
In this paper, we use survey data to analyze the accuracy, unbiasedness, and the efficiency of professional macroeconomic forecasts. We analyze a large panel of individual forecasts that has not been analyzed in the literature so far. We provide evidence
Johannes Weisser, Jonas Dovern
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UK Forecasts of Annual GDP: Their Accuracy and the Information Categories Underlying Their Revisions
ABSTRACT Policy makers are concerned with the accuracy of GDP forecasts and want to understand the reasons for the revision of forecasts. We study these issues by examining forecasts of annual UK GDP growth by a panel of agents, published monthly by HM Treasury. We focus on two main issues: the developing accuracy of the group‐mean forecast as horizons
Nigel Meade, Ciaran Driver
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