Four Essays in Econometrics and Macroeconomics [Elektronische Ressource] / Benjamin Born

Four Essays in Econometrics and MacroeconomicsInaugural-Dissertationzur Erlangung des Grades eines Doktorsder Wirtschafts- und Gesellschaftswissenschaftendurch dieRechts- und Staatswissenschaftliche Fakultätder Rheinischen Friedrich-Wilhelms-UniversitätBonnvorgelegt vonBenjamin Bornaus SiegenBonn 2011Dekan: Prof. Dr. Klaus SandmannErstreferent: Prof. Dr. Jörg BreitungZweitreferent: Prof. Dr. Gernot J. MüllerTag der mündlichen Prüfung: 23.09.2011DieseDissertationistaufdemHochschulschriftenserverderULBBonnhttp://hss.ulb.uni-bonn.de/diss_online elektronisch publiziert.AcknowledgmentsMany people have contributed to this thesis with their comments and support.Special thanks go to my main advisor Jörg Breitung, who has been a great supervisor,providing invaluable guidance and steady support during my dissertation. Not onlyhave I greatly benefited from being able to work with him on joint projects, but hehas also always been supportive of my own research interests.The interaction with Gernot Müller kindled my interest in macroeconomic research,and I am thankful for his support throughout my doctoral studies. Especially thethird chapter would not exist in its present form without his constant feedback.I would like to thank my coauthor and office mate of many years, Johannes Pfeifer,for countless discussions ranging from Anticipated Tax Shocks to Zombie Movies. Ihope that our cooperation continues for many years to come.