From time to time, the scientific sphere and the public call into question the forecasting quality of leading indicators of economic development. A recent study by the Centre for…
At the "transport logistic 2005" fair in Munich, people talked of booming markets and good prospects for Germany as a logistics hub. The quarterly Transport Market Barometer, a survey…
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) usefully complement the range of investment opportunities on the German real estate market. They allow a professional investment management, are…
Compared with the major competitive markets, German framework conditions for private equity still leave room for improvement. Some changes, however, are already underway.
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The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Germany fell again in May by a substantial -6.2 points. At its current level of +13.9 points, compared with +20.1 points in April, the…
An examination based on the most recent available data on start-up activity in Germany shows that in 2003, the number of new firms in technology and knowledge-intensive sectors (see…
Demand increases on sales markets and an improved earnings situation are necessary to expand innovation activities in the German economy. Only if these requirements are met innovation…
