Joscha Beckmann FernUniversität Hagen and Kiel Institute for the World Economy   Chair for Macroeconomics Chair for Macroeconomics Essen, 45117 Germany   joscha.beckmann@fernuni-hagen.de             JEL Areas: F4 : Macroeconomic Aspects of International Trade and Finance: General G1 : General Financial Markets: General (includes Measurement and Data)