This book presents modern developments in time series econometrics that are applied to macroeconomic and financial time series, bridging the gap between methods and realistic applications. It presents the most important approaches to the analysis of time series, which may be stationary or nonstationary. Modelling and forecasting univariate time series is the starting point. For multiple stationary time series, Granger causality tests and vector autogressive models are presented. As the modelling of nonstationary uni- or multivariate time series is most important for real applied work, unit root and cointegration analysis as well as vector error correction models are a central topic. Tools for analysing nonstationary data are then transferred to the panel framework. Modelling the (multivariate) volatility of financial time series with autogressive conditional heteroskedastic models is also treated.

This book discusses future trends and developments in electron device packaging and the opportunities of nano and bio techniques as future solutions. It describes the effect of nano-sized particles and cell-based approaches for packaging solutions with their diverse requirements. It offers a comprehensive overview of nano particles and nano composites and their application as packaging functions in electron devices. The importance and challenges of three-dimensional design and computer modeling in nano packaging is discussed; also ways for implementation are described. Solutions for unconventional packaging solutions for metallizations and functionalized surfaces as well as new packaging technologies with high potential for industrial applications are discussed. The book brings together a comprehensive overview of nano scale components and systems comprising electronic, mechanical and optical structures and serves as important reference for industrial and academic researchers.

This book presents modern developments in time series econometrics that are applied to macroeconomic and financial time series, bridging the gap between methods and realistic applications. It presents the most important approaches to the analysis of time series, which may be stationary or nonstationary. Modelling and forecasting univariate time series is the starting point. For multiple stationary time series, Granger causality tests and vector autogressive models are presented. As the modelling of nonstationary uni- or multivariate time series is most important for real applied work, unit root and cointegration analysis as well as vector error correction models are a central topic. Tools for analysing nonstationary data are then transferred to the panel framework. Modelling the (multivariate) volatility of financial time series with autogressive conditional heteroskedastic models is also treated.

This book discusses future trends and developments in electron device packaging and the opportunities of nano and bio techniques as future solutions. It describes theeffect of nano-sized particles and cell-based approaches for packaging solutions with their diverse requirements. It offers a comprehensive overview of nano particles and nano composites and theirapplication aspackaging functions in electron devices. The importance and challenges of three-dimensional design and computer modeling in nano packaging is discussed; alsoways for implementation are described. Solutions for unconventional packaging solutions for metallizations and functionalized surfaces as well as new packaging technologies with high potential for industrial applications are discussed. The book brings together a comprehensive overview of nano scale components and systems comprising electronic, mechanical and optical structures and serves as important reference for industrial and academic researchers."

In 1999 a number of member states of the European Union will adopt a common currency. This change in the monetary system requires that a Eur opean Central Bank is set up and a common monetary policy is pursued. There is general agreement among those countries which are likely to join the common currency that price level stability has to be the ultimate objec tive of monetary po1icy. It is an open issue, however, what kind of policy is best suited for that purpose. The alternative strategies under discussion are a direct inflation targeting, an intermediate monetary targeting or a mixture of both. For these policy strategies a stable money demand relation is of cen tral importance. Therefore a workshop on Money Demand in Europe was organized at the Humboldt University in Berlin on October 10/11, 1997. This research conference brought together academic and central bank econo mists and econometricians predominantly from Europe to discuss issues on specification, estimation and, in particular, stability of money demand rela tions both in a single equation and in a systems framework. In this volume revised versions of the papers presented and discussed at the workshop are collected. The volume thereby gives an overview of money demand analysis in Europe on the eve of the introduction of the Euro in some European countries. It contributes to the discussion on a suitable monetary policy for the new European Central Bank."

This book provides a systemized presentation of new techniques and methods in electronics manufacture. It helps the reader reduce the cost and increase the reliability of electronic products by employing up-to-date technology. It also details the latest ideas for reducing the scale of electronic components and products to the nano-scale by organizing all the elements of the complicated modern electronics manufacturing process showing how they affect each other.

In electronics manufacture, the expanding range of products and the smaller-and-smaller scale of increasingly integrated components is producing a trend towards complex and fault-susceptible processes. This fact, coupled with shorter production times and the importance of quality assurance necessitates that process technology be more adaptable and open to new procedures than ever before.

Electronics Process Technology is a systemised presentation of new techniques and methods in electronics manufacture. Planning, preparation and execution are interlinked to achieve robust manufacturing processes that realise optimum quality, costs and quantities in the final product.

Topics covered include:

• modelling of manufacturing processes;
• graph-theoretical approach to manufacturing planning;
• process simulation and optimisation including cost optimisation;
• quality assurance and statistical process analysis and control;
• reliability models for electronic products and
• assembly accuracy.

The authors co-ordinate these disparate subjects into a coherent whole that will be of great interest both to manufacturing engineers working in electronics production and to academics studying the manufacturing process. The book will also be a valuable reference for students of electronics manufacturing technology.

In 1999 a number of member states of the European Union will adopt a common currency. This change in the monetary system requires that a Eur opean Central Bank is set up and a common monetary policy is pursued. There is general agreement among those countries which are likely to join the common currency that price level stability has to be the ultimate objec tive of monetary po1icy. It is an open issue, however, what kind of policy is best suited for that purpose. The alternative strategies under discussion are a direct inflation targeting, an intermediate monetary targeting or a mixture of both. For these policy strategies a stable money demand relation is of cen tral importance. Therefore a workshop on Money Demand in Europe was organized at the Humboldt University in Berlin on October 10/11, 1997. This research conference brought together academic and central bank econo mists and econometricians predominantly from Europe to discuss issues on specification, estimation and, in particular, stability of money demand rela tions both in a single equation and in a systems framework. In this volume revised versions of the papers presented and discussed at the workshop are collected. The volume thereby gives an overview of money demand analysis in Europe on the eve of the introduction of the Euro in some European countries. It contributes to the discussion on a suitable monetary policy for the new European Central Bank."

Die Festschrift zum 60. Geburtstag von Heinz Konig enthalt Beitrage namhafter Wissenschaftler zu aktuellen wirtschaftstheoretischen und wirtschaftspolitischen Problemen. Dabei handelt es sich sowohl um theoretische als auch um empirische Arbeiten. Der Band gliedert sich in sechs Kapitel. Das erste Kapitel behandelt gesamtwirtschaftliche Probleme und enthalt Beitrage von G. Bombach, W. Hankel, W. Krelle und H.-J. Krupp. Der Untersuchung von Geld und Inflation widmet sich das zweite Kapitel. Die Autoren sind R. Dornbusch, W. Franz, W. Gaab, H.J. Jaksch, G. Kirchgassner und H. Seitz. Mit makrookonomischen Konsumfunktionen (R. Henn, G. Nakhaeizadeh, J. Wolters) und Nachfrageanalysen fur diskrete Alternativen (G. Ronning) beschaftigt sich das dritte Kapitel. Mikrookonomische Arbeiten von M. Beckmann, K. Conrad und H.H. Nachtkamp sind im vierten Kapitel zusammengefasst. Einen weiteren Schwerpunkt (funftes Kapitel) stellt die Analyse qualitativer Daten dar, wie sie insbesondere vom IFO-Institut erfasst werden. Hierzu gehoren die Arbeiten von O. Anderson, M. Nerlove und K.F. Zimmermann. Das sechste und letzte Kapitel enthalt Arbeiten von E. von Boventer, A.E. Ott und R. Thoss und behandelt vorwiegend wirtschaftspolitische Fragestellungen.

Das vorliegende Buch ist eine EinfA1/4hrung in die praktische Arbeit mit makroAkonometrischen Modellen. Die Autoren sind auf dem Feld international ausgewiesene Wissenschaftler. Die BeitrAge thematisieren alle Aspekte des VerstAndnisses der statistisch/Akonometrisch und Akonomisch-theoretischen Grundlagen makroAkonometrischer Modelle, ihrer Wirkungsbeziehungen sowie ihrer Prognose- und Simulationsleistungen. Die BeitrAge sind fA1/4r sich verstAndlich und wenden sich an Interessierte, ohne spezifische statistische oder Akonometrische Vorkenntnisse vorauszusetzen. Der Leser kann die wichtigsten Methoden und Verfahren anhand der allgemein verfA1/4gbaren Verfahren und Daten sowie des verwendeten makroAkonometrischen Modells leicht nachvollziehen. Das verwendete Modell ist das RWI-Konjunkturmodell, ein mittelgroAes makroAkonometrisches Modell fA1/4r die Bundesrepublik Deutschland, das seit mehr als 25 Jahren regelmAAig fA1/4r Prognosen und Simulationen Anwendung findet.

Die Autoren untersuchen die Moglichkeiten und Potentiale, die die Organisationsform "Virtuelles Unternehmen" kleinen und mittleren Unternehmen bietet, und analysieren theoretisch und anhand von Praxisbeispielen die dabei auftretenden Schwierigkeiten und Risiken."