In this paper, we exploit exogenous variation in navigability of the Rhine river to analyze the impact of weather-related supply shocks on economic acti

KKB 63: In early 2020 the world economy is severely affected by the consequences of a novel coronavirus and the measures implemented to arrest its spreading. With the progressive diffusion around the globe, action designed to contain the disease are...

KKB 61: World output growth has slowed further in the course of 2019. However, most recently signs of stabilization appeared, especially in emerging economies where expectations seem to have started to improve.

KKB 57: In the first half of 2019, world economic activity has remained sluggish. While economic activity in the industrial countries decelerated in the course of the year, growth in the emerging economies picked up slightly from a low base.

KKB 1: Die weltwirtschaftliche Expansion ist im Verlauf des Jahres 2014 erneut ins Stocken geraten. Von einem Aufschwung, der von allen Regionen getragen wird,

KKB 15: Global growth has slowed down recently. While the world economy should gradually regain pace over the coming quarters, overall growth momentum is expect

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KKB 7: Following a weak start into 2015, the global economy is expected to pick up again in the course of this year.

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