CSTS data on cases (by department)

This dataset includes aggregated data on the number of state aid cases per department per year (cross-sectional time-series data). There is one observation per department per year (1988-2020). The dataset uses current department names.

cases_csts_dp

Format

A data frame with 6 variables:

key_id

Numeric. An ID number that uniquely identifies each observation in the dataset.

year

Numeric. The year the case was opened by the Commission.

department_id

Numeric. An ID number that uniquely identifies each Directorate-General (DG) of the Commission. There are three DGs that can open state aid cases. The DG for Competition (COMP) is coded 1, the DG for Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI) is coded 2, and the DG for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (MARE) is coded 3.

department

String. The name of the Directorate-General (DG) of the Commission that opened the state aid case.

department_code

String. A multi-letter code assigned by the Commission that uniquely identifies each Directorate-General (DG) of the Commission.

count_cases

Numeric. A count of the number of cases opened by the Commission at this level of aggregation.