Title:The Genesis of a Mosque: Negotiating Sacred Space in Downtown Beirut
Author(s):VLOEBERGHS, WardDate:2008Type of Publication:Working PaperSeries/Report no.:EUI RSCASAbstract:In this paper, we will provide an overview of different stages in the coming about of the Muhammad al-Amin mosque, the so-called “Hariri mosque”, a construction completed in 2005. By focusing on five determining phases of ...
Title:Geographic access rules and investments
Author(s):BOURREAU, Marc; CAMBINI, Carlo; HOERNIG, SteffenDate:2013Type of Publication:Working PaperSeries/Report no.:EUI RSCASAbstract:We analyze competition between vertically-integrated operators who build infrastructure and provide access in different geographical areas. Under full commitment, the regulator sets socially-optimal access rates that depend ...
Title:Global Matrix: A conceptual and organisational framework for researching the future of global governance
Author(s):EMERSON, Michael; TOCCI, Nathalie; YOUNGS, Richard; CASSARINO, Jean-Pierre; EGENHOFER, Christian; GREVI, Giovanni; GROS, DanielDate:2011-01-01Type of Publication:Working PaperSeries/Report no.:CEPS Working DocumentsAbstract:Conceptually, Global Matrix advances in a systematic and structured inter-disciplinary (matrix) framework a research agenda for examining the stance of major world actors on the key policy dimensions to world politics ...
Title:Global Security Challenges for Europe: Structural and strategic changes in energy markets and major implications
Author(s):COSTA SILVA, AntónioDate:2012Type of Publication:Working PaperSeries/Report no.:EUI RSCASAbstract:This paper covers the analysis of the energy markets, emerging trends, oil price evolution and oil shocks and focus on the identification of the major energy game changers. Furthermore the issues of the energy security in ...
Title:Global Tax Governance: Work in Progress?
Author(s):WOUTERS, Jan; MEUWISSEN, KatrienDate:2011-01-01Type of Publication:Working PaperSeries/Report no.:EUI RSCASAbstract:The international financial crisis which broke out in 2008 has had a major impact on fiscal sustainability of countries all over the world. Countries have responded with varying measures. Moreover, in the aftermath of the ...