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  1. Research // 17.02.2004

    ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment February 2004 - Scepticism Returns

    The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Germany decreases slightly in February. The indicator now stands at +69.9 points compared with +72.9 points in January.
  2. Research // 16.02.2004

    Mid Tier Index 2004 - Taking the Chances for Economic Upswing

    Creditreform, IfM Bonn, KfW Bankengruppe, RWI and ZEW published their annual report on economic and structure issues of small and medium-sized enterprises. It shows that SMEs have more optimism for the new…
  3. Research // 04.02.2004

    ZEW Energy Market Barometer - Energy Prices to Rise Further

    Consumers will have to budget for rising oil, gas and electricity prices. This is the finding of the Energy Market Barometer carried out by the Mannheim Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW).
  4. Research // 28.01.2004

    Germany as a Location for Industry – Discussion Focussed on Elite Universities Must not Distract from Necessary Innovation Campaign

    Germany is at the risk of losing its status as an international location for research and innovation. For several years, Germany has been unable to keep pace with international dynamics of expanding innovation.…
  5. Research // 20.01.2004

    ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment: Stable at a High Level

    The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Germany stabilised at a high level in January. The indicator now stands at +72.9 points compared with +73.4 points in last year's December.
  6. Research // 09.01.2004

    Service Providers in the Information Industry: Overtime and Short-time Work Popular Solutions for Dealing with Changes in Demand

    Service providers in the information industry overwhelmingly use overtime and short-time work as a solution for cyclical and seasonal changes in demand. Theoretical judgements, as well as actual implementation,…
  7. Research // 08.01.2004

    Positive Economic Development Continues in the German IT-Related Services Sector

    From now on the ZEW will be releasing a quarterly sentiment indicator for the IT-related service providers. The new indicator, ZEW-IDI, is based upon the ZEW/Creditreform business survey among enterprises that…
  8. Dates and News // 05.01.2004

    ZEW President Franz Celebrates his 60th Birthday

    On January 7, 2004, Professor Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Wolfgang Franz, President of the Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW) in Mannheim, will celebrate his 60th birthday
  9. Research // 17.12.2003

    ZEW Financial Market Survey 2004 - European Stocks Seen More Positively by Analysts

    2003 proved a good year for investors in German standard stocks. In fact, the DAX (German stock index) rose by a whopping 30 per cent since the beginning of the year.