New article, co-authored by Balázs Lengyel in the journal Economic Geography

Understanding Regional Branching: Knowledge Diversification via Inventor and Firm Collaboration Networks Dieter F. Kogler, Adam Whittle, Keungoui Kim,  Balázs Lengyel Abstract The diversification of regions into new technologies is driven by the degree of relatedness to existing capabilities already present in the region. In cases where opportunities for diversification are rather limited, external knowledge that […]

Endogenous language use and patience

The linguistic-savings hypothesis posits that the grammatical marking of future events in languages is linked to future-oriented behavior. Recent experimental studies have suggested patience as a possible mechanism connecting language use and future-oriented behavior by exogenously manipulating what language is used. Our paper explores the association between patience and the language that people naturally use, […]

New article by Tamás Hajdu in the journal Population and Environment

The effect of temperature on birth rates in Europe Hajdu Tamás Abstract Using data from 32 European countries for nearly 244 million live births between 1969 and 2021, this paper examines the effects of temperatures on birth rates. The results show that exposure to hot days slightly reduces birth rates five to eight months later, […]

New article, co-authored by Tibor Bareith in the journal Risks

Navigating Inflation Challenges: AI-Based Portfolio Management Insights Tibor Bareith, Tibor Tatay, László Vancsura Abstract After 2010, the consumer price index fell to a low level in the EU. In the euro area, it remained low between 2010 and 2020. The European Central Bank has even had to take action against the emergence of deflation. The situation […]