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  1. Information Economy // 31.07.2012

    Information Economy in Germany - Social Media Use Varies Significantly

    Social media increasingly find their way into everyday life. Not only private users, but also companies discover the potentials of these interactive media. Thus, one out of two…
  2. Research // 24.07.2012

    ZEW Survey Among Energy Market Experts - Release of Pressure on Energy Prices is Only Short-Lived

    Until the end of 2012, major costumers in Germany probably do not have to expect further increases in energy prices. The picture, however, changes if looking on a five-year time…
  3. Information Economy // 23.07.2012

    Information Economy in Germany - Significant Changes While Sentiment Remains Positive

    At first sight, the economic sentiment of the companies in the information economy being surveyed by the Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW) on a quarterly basis seems…
  4. Research // 02.07.2012

    FIRE instead of Eurobonds: A New Concept to Tackle the Debt Crisis

    Europe should address the crisis of confidence at the European bond markets through a direct equalisation of interest rates. Such a solution avoids the collective liability of…
  5. ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment // 19.06.2012

    ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment - Expectations Fall Sharply

    The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Germany has decreased by 27.7 points to a level of minus 16.9 points in June 2012. This is the indicator's strongest decline since October…
  6. Research // 09.05.2012

    Support Measures within the Biotech Sector: Public Subsidy as a Success Factor for Young Biotech Companies

    Public subsidies to research projects contribute significantly to the success of young biotech companies. They enable the development of technological innovations and have a positive…
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