3 papers
econ.GN2025
The Impact of the UEFA Women's EURO on Hotel Overnight Stays: Evidence from a Causal Analysis
Hannes Wallimann, Anna Mehr
The impact evaluation of female sports events remains an important yet neglected area of research. To fill this gap, this working paper provides a timely assessment of the 2025 UEF…
econ.GN2025
The Effect of the Gotthard Base Tunnel on Road Traffic: A Synthetic Control Approach
Hannes Wallimann, Widar von Arx, Ann Hesse
The opening of the Gotthard Base Tunnel in 2017, the longest railway tunnel in the world, marked a milestone in Swiss transport policy. The tunnel, a part of the New Rail Link thro…
econ.GN2025
Predicting Children's Travel Modes for School Journeys in Switzerland: A Machine Learning Approach Using National Census Data
Hannes Wallimann, Noah Balthasar
Children's travel behavior plays a critical role in shaping long-term mobility habits and public health outcomes. Despite growing global interest, little is known about the factors…