Latest Press Releases

  1. Information Economy // 14.04.2011

    Service Providers of the Information Society - Deterioration of the Business Situation Discourages Economic Sentiment

    The overall sentiment in the sector of service providers of the information society has tarnished in the first quarter of the year 2011 in comparison to the quarter immediately prior…
  2. Research // 11.04.2011

    ZEW/gif Office Market Forecast - Rents For Offices in Prime Locations Strongly Increase

    Prime rents at the five largest German office real estate markets Berlin, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf and Munich will considerably increase by the end of 2012. At the same time,…
  3. Research // 07.04.2011

    Joint Economic Forecast Spring 2011: Continuing Upswing– European Debt Crisis Still Unresolved

    In the spring of 2011, the global economy is on the upswing, in particular due to the momentum in emerging economies. Germany is also experiencing a strong economic recovery. The…
  4. Research // 31.03.2011

    Research and Development Abroad Increase Firm Profitability

    German firms carrying out research both in Germany and abroad realise considerably higher profits. They experience a return on sales ratio that is almost two per centage points higher…
  5. Research // 30.03.2011

    Moderate Employment Growth in Service Sector due to IT Outsourcing

    In public opinion, outsourcing is usually associated with job cuts. The findings of a current study conducted by the Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW) in Mannheim, however,…
  6. ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment // 15.03.2011

    ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment - Expectations Drop Slightly

    The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Germany has dropped by 1.6 points in March 2011. The indicator now stands at 14.1 points. This value is below the indicator’s historical…
  7. Research // 10.03.2011

    Family Businesses are Willing to Pay for Their Independence

    Businesses that are at least 50 per cent family-owned rely more heavily than other enterprises on short-term credit in order to finance long-term investment and innovation projects.…
  8. Events // 08.03.2011

    EU Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science and Minister President of Baden-Württemberg Speak at SEEK Kick-Off Conference at ZEW

    "Baden-Württemberg has become one of the most dynamic places in Europe, and is strongly committed to keeping its leading position as a region of innovation by maintaining investment…
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