The aim of the present study is to evaluate the federal R&D program "INNO-KOM-Ost" which is supposed to support non-profit research facilities (IFE) in eastern Germany. "INNO-KOM-Ost" came into effect January 1,…
In analyzing the disparities in regional employment growth in Germany, in the recent empirical literature the so called shift-share-regression models are frequently applied. However, these models usually neglect…
Against the background of the current (economic) research which concentrates particularly on individual and structural factors, this paper examines if and to what extent social norms (in terms of attitudes…
Measured by the share in the total EU budget, EU regional policy is the second most important policy area. One of ist central objectives is the promotion of long-run growth. Evidence from recent academic…
In times of demographic ageing and potential skills shortages, employment of older workers becomes an increasingly important topic. During the last centuries, firms in developed countries have actively promoted…
