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  1. 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…
  2. 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…
  3. 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…
  4. 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…
  5. Research // 22.06.2010

    ZEW Survey Among Financial Market Experts - Trend Goes Towards Social Banking

    Banks with a business strategy aiming at social, ethic and ecological goals are going to increase their market shares in Germany. This is mainly due to an increasing public interest…
  6. ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment // 15.06.2010

    ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment - Economic Recovery Slows Down

    The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Germany drops by 17.1 points in June 2010. The indicator now stands at 28.7 points after 45.8 points in the previous month. This value is…
  7. Research // 10.06.2010

    Lion’s Share at Profits in Billions From Lifetime Extension of Nuclear Power Plants Will Remain With Operators

    Operators of nuclear power plants would receive profits in billions, if the lifetime of nuclear power plants were extended. The German government expects to get their share from these…
  8. Research // 09.06.2010

    Tighter Regulations for Institutional Investors’ Open Property Funds Seem Reasonable

    Continuing liquidity problems appear to have caused German open property funds to freeze about one third of their invested assets, i.e., about 26 billion Euro. The German Federal…
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