We exploit proprietary information on severed correspondent banking relationships (due to the stricter enforcement of financial crime regulation) to assess how payment disruptions impede cross-border trade.…

We suggest an alternative indicator that can lead to price reductions in the public procurement market for goods, i.e., the elasticity of prices to quantities purchased. We apply the analysis to the procurement…

Macroeconomic expectations of various economic agents are characterized by substantial cross-sectional heterogeneity. In this paper, we focus on expectations heterogeneity among professional forecasters. We…

This paper explores the connection between the proliferation of cashless, or e-money, payments and value-added tax (VAT) compliance. We present both visual and descriptive evidence that illustrates a negative…

In the past decade, the Creator Economy has witnessed unprecedented growth. This dynamic ecosystem thrives on a multi-sided business model, connecting content creators, users, and advertisers. However, matching…

An eventful year is drawing to a close. In the last issue of this year’s ZEW Monthly, we look back at what shaped 2023. Among other things, we have included selected editorial highlights from research at ZEW…

• ZEW M&A Index Stabilises at Low Level
• Acquiring AI Expertise
• M&A Activities in the Biotechnology Sector
• Hospital Mergers and Acquisitions in Germany

• Schließungen 2022 – Deutliche Zunahme im Verarbeitenden Gewerbe und bei innovativen Branchen

• Lageeinschätzung und Konjunkturerwartungen trotzen der Haushaltskrise
• Eurozone: Erwartete Zinswende bei Stabilisierung der Inflationserwartungen
• USA: Normalisierung der Wirtschaftsindikatoren erwartet
• China…

• Wenig Dynamik bei Konjunktureinschätzung
• ChatGPT & Co. werden Teil des Arbeitsalltags

Motherhood continues to pose significant challenges to women’s careers, and a correct assessment of its effects is crucial for understanding the persistent gender inequality in the labor market. We show that the…