Latest Press Releases

  1. Research // 19.07.2010

    ZEW Energy Market Barometer - CO2 Reduction of 40 Percent Not Realisable due to Current German Law

    The German government will not be able to reach its goal of reducing the country’s CO2 emissions by 40 percent by 2020, as compared to 1990, due to its current environmental policy.…
  2. ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment // 13.07.2010

    ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment - Experts Expect Limited Potential for Further Improvement of the German Economy

    The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Germany drops by 7.5 points in July 2010. The indicator now stands at 21.2 points after 28.7 points in the previous month. This value is…
  3. Information Economy // 12.07.2010

    Service Providers of the Information Society - Sector Research and Development Leading in Sales-Related Activities Abroad

    Companies in the sector service providers of the information society open up foreign markets in many ways. Around 25 percent of these companies export their services, about 20 percent…
  4. Information Economy // 08.07.2010

    Service Providers of the Information Society - Optimistic Sentiment Among Knowledge-Intensive Service Providers

    In the second quarter of 2010, the economic situation of knowledge intensive service providers, including tax consultants, accountants, management consultants, architects, technical…
  5. Dates and News // 08.07.2010

    Leibniz Association Senate Confirms ZEW as One of the Leading Economic Research Institutes in Europe

    Due to a extraordinary evaluation result, the Leibniz Association Senate has recommended to the German government to promote the Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW) Mannheim…
  6. Research // 06.07.2010

    Energy Prognosis: // Germany to Reach Important Goals in Climate Policy by 2030 - But Has to Face Increasing Risk Regarding Energy Supply

    Primary energy consumption in Germany will decrease by 21 percent by 2030 as compared to 2007. The main reason for this is a considerable increase in energy productivity found in the…
  7. Research // 01.07.2010

    KfW/ZEW CO2 Barometer - German Companies Not Fit for EU Emissions Trading

    The second KfW/ZEW CO2 Barometer indicates that German firms’ occupation with the opportunities and risks of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) is insufficient. Two thirds of…
  8. Research // 28.06.2010

    ZEW Environmental Economist Andreas Löschel Appointed to Author Team of IPCC Assessment Report on Climate Change

    PD Dr. Andreas Löschel is one of 36 climate researchers from Germany contributing their expertise to the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report which is to be published between June 2013 and…
  9. Research // 23.06.2010

    Happiness Difference Increases Couples’ Risk of Separation

    The probability that a couple splits up is higher if there is a happiness difference between both partners. The risk of separation particularly increases if the woman is less content…
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