Private university campuses can measurably boost the regional economy: A joint analysis by ZEW Mannheim and the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI shows that startups originating on…
The digital transformation is fundamentally changing business and government. It creates new opportunities for innovation and productivity, while also requiring reliable investment, clear rules and effective…
Investments in energy technologies are substantially governed by climate policy. We demonstrate analytically that price-based instruments, such as carbon-taxes, and quantity-based regulations, like emission…
This article examines the economics of paid sick leave from both theoretical and empirical perspectives. Research on paid sick leave has evolved dynamically over the last decade, primarily driven by the spread…
This policy brief examines entrepreneurial ecosystems in France, Germany, and the United Kingdom using data on more than nine million firm births between 2009 and 2023. The study aims to assess both the quantity…
Border carbon adjustments (BCAs) are becoming a central instrument in climate-trade policy to limit carbon leakage while protecting domestic industry. Their effectiveness, however, depends fundamentally on how…
Die Finanzierung wirtschaftlicher Transformation rückt ins Zentrum nachhaltiger Finanzmärkte. Mit Transition Finance entsteht ein Konzept, dessen Konturen sich noch schärfen müssen und das neue Impulse für…
Proposals to establish “Eurobonds” have gained significant attention as part of ongoing negotiations on the EU’s upcoming Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). However, the Eurobond discussion frequently…
