Unlike large firms, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) continue to spend ever decreasing amounts on the development of new products and services, as well as on rationalisation measures. Following a rise…
The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Germany increased slightly by +0.7 points compared with the previous month's result and now stands at +18.4 points versus +17.7 points in March. However, separate…
According to German companies, 2002 shall be characterised by declining innovation budgets. Companies in the manufacturing industry, for example, expect innovation spending to fall from 60.6 billion euro in…
Capital investments which focus not only on the level of returns, but also on the "sustainability" of an investment product, are becoming increasingly popular. To cater to this trend, more and more investment…
The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Germany increased to +17.7 points in March. This corresponds to a rise of +2.7 points compared with the previous month. The indicator thus signals cautious optimism…
In the past 15 years, the proportion of graduates in employment in the German economy has increased significantly. In the future, demand for university graduates is also expected to continue to rise. Meanwhile,…
The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Germany increased slightly by 1.0 points in February. It now stands at +15.0 points compared to +14.0 points in the previous month. Growth in Germany can thus be…
Falling oil and gas prices are no longer to be expected in the short- or medium-term. This is the conclusion reached by some 150 experts from the fields of energy supply, trade and services, as well as…
More than 99 % of businesses in Germany are considered to be small or medium-sized. These diverse enterprises ensure economic stability, facilitate structural change and promote innovation, thus making a…
