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  1. Research // 22.04.1998

    Business-related Services Sector: Improved Economic Situation

    The economic situation in the business-related services sector gained further momentum in the first quarter of 1998. The assessments of the situation regarding turnover, demand and employment improved not only…
  2. Research // 14.04.1998

    Weak Economy for Architectural and Planning Services

    Architects and technical planners will be facing difficult times. The economic situation has further deteriorated markedly during the winter quarter of 1997. When compared to the same quarter a year ago as well…
  3. Research // 10.03.1998

    Business Taxes: Germany is Better than its Reputation

    Germany as an investment location is unattractive for businesses. Especially the business taxation is far too high in international comparison. Over the past few years, statements such as these were heard over…
  4. Research // 20.02.1998

    ZEW: No Price Correction Expected

    It must be jinxed. As soon as the DAX reaches a new high, the sentiment among the 350 financial experts from banks, insurance and industrial companies surveyed monthly by the Centre for European Economic…
  5. Conferences // 02.02.1998

    ZEW Symposium for Prof Dr. Dr. h.c. Heinz König

    Environment, innovation and employment: Professor Dr. Dr. h.c. Heinz König, who recently celebrated his 70th birthday, got a very special present from the Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW). The…
  6. Research // 23.01.1998

    Economic Upswing in Business-related Services Slightly Slowed Down

    Marginal employment not very popular: the economic upswing in the business-related services sector slightly slowed down in the fourth quarter of 1997. On the whole, the economic situation is still evaluated…