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  1. Dates and News // 22.11.2002

    ZEW Founding Director Professor Heinz König Passes Away

    It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Professor Heinz König who passed away on Wednesday, 20 November 2002, shortly before celebrating his 76th birthday.
  2. Research // 19.11.2002

    Poor Economic Prospects Discourage Entrepreneurs

    In 2001, the number of business start-ups in Germany decreased by six per cent, continuing the downward trend observed since 1999.
  3. Research // 12.11.2002

    ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment: Nosedive

    The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Germany deteriorates strongly by 19.2 points in November. It now stands at 4.2 points compared with 23.4 points in the previous month and is thus lower than in…
  4. Research // 06.11.2002

    Insolvencies in Germany: Construction Industry Continues to Shrink

    Over the past year, the number of businesses filing for bankruptcy in Germany has once again shown significant increases. The Mannheim Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW) examined start-up numbers and…
  5. Research // 24.10.2002

    Service Providers in the Information Industry Assert Themselves through Innovation

    In order that they are able to hold their ground in an increasingly competitive field, service providers in the information society are increasingly investing in innovation. Process innovations, which involve…
  6. Research // 23.10.2002

    German IT-Related Service Providers Suffer from Economic Downturn

    In the third quarter of 2002 the turnover growth in the sector of IT-related service providers has decelerated again. It is currently standing at a yearly rate of 1.4 percent.
  7. Research // 15.10.2002

    ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment: Sentiment Deteriorates Further

    The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Germany declines significantly in October. It is now standing at 23.4 points which corresponds to a decrease of 16.1 points compared with the previous month.
  8. Research // 25.09.2002

    What Needs Doing for more Employment

    The elections are over and the green-red coalition may remain in power. However, the same problems persist, particularly an unstable job market. What needs doing and by whom?