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  1. Research // 25.01.2012

    Survey Among Financial Market Experts - Altogether Rather Low Risk of Recession in Germany

    In January, ZEW asked financial market experts to assess the risk of a decline in German GDP in the first quarter of 2012. According to the experts, this risk has increased since the…
  2. Research // 24.01.2012

    Excellence Labels and University Rankings Influence University Choice Only to a Moderate Extent

    The university choice of highly skilled applicants is influenced by university rankings as well as by the German quality label "University of Excellence". However, compared to other…
  3. Information Economy // 23.01.2012

    Information Industry - Mainly Positive Assessment of the Labour Market Situation in the First Quarter of 2012

    In the first three months of 2012, the employment situation in the German information industry is mainly positive. Approximately two thirds of the companies active in this economic…
  4. Information Economy // 19.01.2012

    Information Industry in Germany - Turnaround of Economic Sentiment in the ICT Sector

    In the fourth quarter of 2011, the information industry in Germany has recovered slightly from the weak economic sentiment during the third quarter. The ZEW Economic Sentiment…
  5. Research // 12.01.2012

    New Research Group "Competition and Regulation" Founded at ZEW

    On January 1, 2012, a new research group started operating at the Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW). The new research unit will investigate economic issues in the field of…
  6. Research // 11.01.2012

    Financial Transaction Tax Would Be a Problematic Experiment

    Prof. Dr. Michael Schröder, head of the Research Department "International Finance and Financial Management" at ZEW, comments on the introduction of a financial transaction tax which…
  7. Research // 20.12.2011

    ZEW Survey Among Financial Market Experts – Stocks Will Become More Attractive to Investors in 2012

    In 2012 shares will again become more attractive to investors and corporate bonds will become more important. The demand for real estate will be as strong as in 2011, whereas…
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