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  1. Research // 17.01.2002

    Is There an End in Sight for the Downturn among Business-related Service Providers?

    In the fourth quarter of 2001, the business-related service sector exhibited a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of growth in turnover of 1.7 per cent, thus continuing the upward economic trend evident since the…
  2. Research // 15.01.2002

    ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment: Number of Optimists Rises Significantly

    The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment derived from the ZEW Financial Market Survey rises to +35.9 points in January. This corresponds to an increase of 10.1 points compared with the December result.
  3. Research // 11.12.2001

    ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment: Upward Trend Unbroken

    The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment derived from the ZEW Financial Market Survey has gained 12.7 points in December and is now standing at +25.8.
  4. Research // 29.11.2001

    ZEW Financial Market Survey: European Stocks are the Top Tip for 2002

    For the upcoming year, experts recommend continuing to invest mainly in European stocks. European shares should account for 48 per cent of a model portfolio alongside shares from North America, Japan, and the…
  5. Research // 22.11.2001

    Mannheim Entrepreneur Manfred Fuchs Exhibits his Works at ZEW

    From November 21 to December 21, 2001, and from January 2 to January 7, 2002, ZEW (L 7,1 68161 Mannheim) will host an exhibition with works of Mannheim entrepreneur Manfred Fuchs. The exhibition is open to…
  6. Research // 13.11.2001

    ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment: Analysts Remain Optimistic

    The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment derived from the ZEW Financial Market Survey has increased in November and further continues to stabilize in positive territory. It is currently standing at +13.1 points…
  7. Research // 08.11.2001

    Business start-ups: Huge Slump in East German Construction and Trade Sectors

    In the year 2000, the number of start-up businesses in East Germany fell considerably by 3.5 percentage points compared to the previous year. Meanwhile, in West Germany, the number of start-ups remained stable,…
  8. Research // 31.10.2001

    International Competition: Zurich Leading in Europe

    In a comparison of the tax burden on firms in eight different European economic centres the city of Zurich has come out on top.
  9. Research // 24.10.2001

    Business-related Service Providers: Fewer Prospects on the Job Market for Unskilled Workers

    The continued economic downturn among business-related service providers is having an increasingly negative impact on their labour demands. While the effects of this are being felt by workers at all…