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2 Studies Published in Focus on European E conomic Integration in 2013 For more information, see Issue Q1/13 How Important Is Total Factor Productivity for Growth in Central, Eastern and Southeastern European Countries? Konstantins Benkovskis, Ludmila Fadejeva, Robert Stehrer, Julia Wörz Nonperforming Loans in Western Europe A Selective Comparison of Countries and National Definitions Stephan Barisitz Understanding Central Banks Role in Enlargement Governance Issues Isabella Lindner, Gabriela Mihailovici The Dynamics of Deposit Euroization in European Post-Transition Countries: Evidence from Threshold VAR Marina Tkalec, Olga Radzyner Award winner 2011 Issue Q2/13 Residential Property Prices in Central, Eastern and Southeastern European Countries: The Role of Fundamentals and Transition-Specific Factors Duy T. Huynh-Olesen, Katharina Steiner, Antje Hildebrandt, Karin Wagner Trust in the EU in CESEE: Did the Crisis and EU Integration Have an Impact? Evidence from the OeNB Euro Survey Elisabeth Beckmann, Sandra Dvorsky, Thomas Scheiber Issue Q3/13 Determinants of Households Savings in Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe Elisabeth Beckmann, Mariya Hake, Jarmila Urvova Private Sector Debt in CESEE EU Member States Mathias Lahnsteiner Determinants of Nonperforming Loans in Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe Petr Jakubík, Thomas Reininger Nonperforming Loans in CESEE An Even Deeper Definitional Comparison Stephan Barisitz Residential Property Prices in Central, Eastern and Southeastern European Countries: Stocktaking of Data and a View on New Developments in Data Availability Katharina Steiner 90 Focus on European Economic Integration Q1/14

3 Issue Q4/13 Economic Spillovers from the Euro Area to the CESEE Region via the Financial Channel: A GVAR Approach Peter Backé, Martin Feldkircher, Tomáš Slačík Households Expectations and Macroeconomic Outcomes Evidence from the Euro Survey Elisabeth Beckmann, Isabella Moder Oil Prices, Excess Uncertainty and Trend Growth: A Forecasting Model for Russia s Economy Jouko Rautava Focus on European Economic Integration Q1/14 91

4 Periodical Publications See for further details. Geschäftsbericht (Nachhaltigkeitsbericht) German 1 annually Annual Report (Sustainability Report) English 1 annually This report informs readers about the Eurosystem s monetary policy and underlying economic conditions as well as about the OeNB s role in maintaining price stability and financial stability. It also provides a brief account of the key activities of the OeNB s core business areas. The OeNB s financial statements are an integral part of the report. Konjunktur aktuell German 1 seven times a year This online publication provides a concise assessment of current cyclical and financial developments in the global economy, the euro area, Central, Eastern and Southeastern European countries, and in Austria. The quarterly releases (March, June, September and December) also include short analyses of economic and monetary policy issues. Monetary Policy & the Economy This publication assesses cyclical developments in Austria and presents the OeNB s regular macroeconomic forecasts for the Austrian economy. It contains economic analyses and studies with a particular relevance for central banking and summarizes findings from macroeconomic workshops and conferences organized by the OeNB. Fakten zu Österreich und seinen Banken German 1 twice a year Facts on Austria and Its Banks English 1 twice a year This online publication provides a snapshot of the Austrian economy based on a range of structural data and indicators for the real economy and the banking sector. Comparative international measures enable readers to put the information into perspective. Financial Stability Report English 1 twice a year The Reports section of this publication analyzes and assesses the stability of the Austrian financial system as well as developments that are relevant for financial stability in Austria and at the international level. The Special Topics section provides analyses and studies on specific financial stability-related issues. Focus on European Economic Integration This publication presents economic analyses and outlooks as well as analytical studies on macroeconomic and macrofinancial issues with a regional focus on Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe. Statistiken Daten & Analysen German 1 quarterly This publication contains analyses of the balance sheets of Austrian financial institutions, flow-offunds statistics as well as external statistics (English summaries are provided). A set of 14 tables (also available on the OeNB s website) provides information about key financial and macroeconomic indicators. Daten-und-Analysen.html 92 Focus on European Economic Integration Q1/14

5 Statistiken Daten & Analysen: Sonderhefte German 1 irregularly Statistiken Daten & Analysen: Special Issues English 1 irregularly In addition to the regular issues of the quarterly statistical series Statistiken Daten & Analysen the OeNB publishes a number of special issues on selected statistics topics (e.g. sector accounts, foreign direct investment and trade in services). Research Update This online newsletter informs international readers about selected research findings and activities of the OeNB s Economic Analysis and Research Department. It offers information about current publications, research priorities, events, conferences, lectures and workshops. Subscribe to the newsletter at: CESEE Research Update This online newsletter informs readers about research priorities, publications as well as past and upcoming events with a regional focus on Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe. Subscribe to the newsletter at: OeNB Workshops Proceedings German, English 1 irregularly This series, launched in 2004, documents contributions to OeNB workshops with Austrian and international experts (policymakers, industry experts, academics and media representatives) on monetary and economic policymaking-related topics. Working Papers English 1 irregularly This online series provides a platform for discussing and disseminating economic papers and research findings. All contributions are subject to international peer review. Proceedings of the Economics Conference English 1 annually The OeNB s annual Economics Conference provides an international platform where central bankers, economic policymakers, financial market agents as well as scholars and academics exchange views and information on monetary, economic and financial policy issues. The proceedings serve to document the conference contributions. Proceedings of the Conference on European Economic Integration English 1 annually The OeNB s annual Conference on European Economic Integration (CEEI) deals with current issues with a particular relevance for central banking in the context of convergence in Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe as well as the EU enlargement and integration process. For an overview see: The proceedings have been published with Edward Elgar Publishers, Cheltenham/UK, Northampton/ MA, since the CEEI Publications on Banking Supervisory Issues German, English 1 irregularly Current publications are available for download; paper copies may be ordered free of charge. See for further details. Focus on European Economic Integration Q1/14 93

6 Addresses postal address phone/fax/ Head Office Otto-Wagner-Platz 3 po Box 61 phone: (+43-1) Vienna, Austria 1011 Vienna, Austria Fax: (+43-1) Internet: oenb.info@oenb.at Branch Offices Northern Austria Branch Office Coulinstraße 28 po Box 346 phone: ( ) Linz, Austria 4021 Linz, Austria Fax: ( ) regionnord@oenb.at Southern Austria Branch Office Brockmanngasse 84 po Box 8 phone: ( ) Graz, Austria 8018 Graz, Austria Fax: ( ) regionsued@oenb.at Western Austria Branch Office Adamgasse 2 adamgasse 2 phone: ( ) Innsbruck, Austria 6020 Innsbruck, Austria Fax: ( ) regionwest@oenb.at Representative Offices New York Representative Office P phone: (+1-212) Oesterreichische Nationalbank Fax: (+1-212) Park Avenue, Suite New York, U.S.A. Brussels Representative Office P phone: (+32-2) , 42, 43 Oesterreichische Nationalbank Fax: (+32-2) Permanent Representation of Austria to the EU Avenue de Cortenbergh Brussels, Belgium 94 Focus on European Economic Integration Q1/14

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