1. ZEW policy brief No. 26-02 // 2026

    Turbulence Ahead: Effective and Efficient Climate Policy in Aviation

    Decarbonising aviation is a major challenge. It requires not only determined political measures but also strong incentives for the use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs). At present, both market-based and…

  2. #ZEWPodcast // 2026

    (Concise) Swiss Tax Cuts Neutralised by Local Authorities

    Cantonal tax rates in the Swiss canton of Bern were significantly reduced in 2011/2012, particularly for low and middle incomes. However, many municipalities responded by substantially increasing their own tax…

  3. #ZEWPodcast // 2026

    (Concise) What Does the Welfare State Commission Report Say? (in German language)

    After less than four months, the Commission on Welfare State Reform has submitted its final report to the German Federal Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, Bärbel Bas. The report is divided into four main…

  4. ZEW-Innovationserhebung // 2026

    2025

    The ZEW Innovation Survey

  5. #ZEWPodcast // 2026

    How Future-Oriented Are Europe's National Budgets? (in German language)

    Germany and other EU countries are currently running up record levels of debt – but how much of this will actually benefit future generations? This question is addressed by the new ‘Future Ratio’ developed by…

  6. ZEW-Finanzmarktreport // 2026

    Januar 2026

    • Kräftiger Anstieg der Erwartungen und Lagebewertung
    • Eurozone: Konjunkturerwartungen und Lage hellen sich spürbar auf
    • USA: Aufwärtsspirale setzt sich fort
    • China: Erwartungen bleiben stabil
    • Inflationserwartungen sind…