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  1. ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment // 15.12.2009

    ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment - Nearly Unchanging Economic Expectations

    The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Germany decreased slightly by 0.7 points in December 2009. The indicator now stands at 50.4 points after 51.1 points in the previous month. This value is still well…
  2. Research // 09.12.2009

    Child Care Benefit Causes High Windfall Gains

    The planned child care benefit (Betreuungsgeld) by the German government for mothers, who care for their infants at home, causes windfall gains. This is the finding of a current study conducted by the Centre…
  3. ZEW/Prognos Survey // 08.12.2009

    ProgTrans/ZEW Transportmarktbarometer (Transport Market Barometer) - First Scope of Price Rise in German Transport

    The decline in transport due to the economy seems to be over in most sectors of German transport. First signs for an increasing demand in transport were already noticed this summer. This trend is continuing.…
  4. Research // 24.11.2009

    ZEW Survey Among Financial Market Experts -Most Important Issues for New German Government

    Tax and finance are by far the most important issue for the new German government. Health care, education, labour market and social issues are slightly less important. These are the findings of a survey among…
  5. Research // 17.11.2009

    Younger Pupils in Class Particularly Often Victims of Bullying and Violence

    Especially the younger pupils in class are often victims of violence and bullying. For boys or children with migration background the risk of being bullied by their classmates is particularly high. These are…
  6. CEE Indicator of Economic Sentiment // 13.11.2009

    ZEW-Erste Group Bank Sentiment Indicator for Central and Eastern Europe (CEE): CEE Indicator Declines – Economic Sentiment Remains Positive

    The upward trend of the economic sentiment indicator for Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is interrupted for the time being. The indicator that reflects the economic expectation within a six month time horizon…
  7. CH Indicator of Economic Sentiment // 12.11.2009

    ZEW-CS Financial Market Test Switzerland - Economic Expectations Diminish at High Level

    Economic expectations for Switzerland diminished somewhat in November. In the wake of the strong surge recorded in previous months, the relevant ZEW-CS-Indicator lost ground by 8.6 points, but continued to…
  8. Research // 11.11.2009

    German Car Drivers Accept Surcharges for Low-Carbon Vehicles to Protect Climate

    Car drivers in Germany are willing to spend more money on low-carbon cars. On average they accept a surcharge of 68 euro for a car emitting one gram per kilometre (g/km) of CO2 less. These are the findings of a…
  9. ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment // 10.11.2009

    ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment - Economic Expectations Slightly Decline

    The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Germany decreased slightly by 4.9 points in November 2009 and now stands at 51.1 points after 56.0 points in the previous month. This value is still well above the…