Publications

Analysis of Developments in the Field of Direct Investment and M&A

Client: EC DG Internal Market and Services
Published: November, 2008

This study examines first the developments in international capital flows, especially FDI, in 2007. Next, as a special topic, it undertakes an in-depth quantitative analysis of the difference in economic performance between domestically-owned and foreign-owned business in Europe. The performance indicators used in the analysis are turnover, employment and profitability in levels and over the […]

Behavioural Economics and Experimental Economics

Client: Hong Kong Communications Authority
Published: October, 2008

This Economic Brief explains what behavioural and experimental economics are, giving examples of real world policy applications.

An Evaluation of the Tradeshow Access Programme

Client: UK Trade & Investment
Published: September, 2008

The key objectives of the evaluation were to 1) clarify the economic rationale for government support for trade fairs, and use this to determine the appropriate intervention model for TAP;  2) assess how and whether TAP meets its programme targets, for different groups (i.e. sponsors and participants) and in different markets; 3) separately determine the […]

Development of an Approach to Distributing Supporting People Monies to Local Authority Areas

Client: Welsh Assembly Government
Published: September, 2008

LE Wales were commissioned by the Welsh Assembly Government to examine the feasibility of introducing a formula-based mechanism for the distribution of Supporting People funds to local authorities. There was no presumption that such a mechanism was feasible and the intention was that any such mechanism should reflect the distribution of ‘need’ for housing-related support […]

Impact Evaluation of the Tradeshow Access Programme (TAP)

Client: UK Trade & Investment
Published: September, 2008

London Economics was commissioned in August 2007 to undertake an impact evaluation of the Tradeshow Access Programme (TAP). The evaluation research involved a firm survey, a stakeholder consultation and a detailed quantitative and econometric analysis of programme impact and additionality. These research strands were then used to formulate a benefit-cost analysis, identify an economic rationale […]

Study on the Role and Regulation of Non-credit Institutions in EU Mortgage Markets

Client: EC DG Internal Market and Services
Published: September, 2008

This study analyses non-credit institutions in EU Member State mortgage markets. The study identifies Member States where non-credit institutions are allowed to provide mortgage credit; provides information on the regulation and supervision of these undertakings; the funding techniques non-credit institutions are allowed to use; the size of the mortgage lending activities of non-credit institutions, both […]

2008 SMG Model

Client: N/A
Published: August, 2008

The Model, with updated parameters, allows HEIs to compute their own estimates of the sustainable and total estate provisions using either a range of default input values or their own institution-specific information and assumptions. The Model is accompanied by a User Guide. The cost model allows users to calculate both the cost of maintaining the […]

The Importance of Wholesale Financial Services to the EU Economy 2008

Client: N/A
Published: July, 2008

This report investigates the role, structure and importance of wholesale financial services in the European Union. The specific topic for this year’s report is the EU’s wholesale finance market and its various competitors under a range of differing scenarios, such as changing demographics, the rise of Asia and emerging market economies, the impact of regulation […]

Impact Assessment for Proposed Changes to UK Copyright Law

Client: UK Intellectual Property Office
Published: June, 2008

London Economics was commissioned by the UK Intellectual Property Office (UK-IPO) to provide an impact assessment of four different options for the revision of the current conditions for exemption from payment of music licensing fees for the public performance of musical work. The impact assessment sought to understand, and where possible quantify, the likely costs […]