The ZEW Mannheim Enterprise Panel for the Analysis of Longitudinal Business Dynamism (MUP–LBD) is a comprehensive micro database of businesses observed in Germany, covering the period 2000–2023 and comprising…
This paper provides an overview of evidence on firms’ adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI). We revisit the main conceptual drivers of AI uptake discussed in the literature and summarize global trends in AI…
In Germany, there are between nine and thirteen public holidays a year, depending on the federal state. But what do these days mean for the economy? How do they affect productivity, working hours and gross…
France’s apprenticeship system, which combines firm-based training with academic instruction, has expanded rapidly in recent years, especially at the university level. Unlike most European countries, France…
Businesses manoeuvre through a constantly changing landscape shaped by economic crises, societal change and the transition towards more climate-friendly production. Their responses show how differently…
A growing number of countries have introduced Digital Nomad Visas (DNVs) to accommodate the rise of location-independent remote work, often paired with tax incentives. Using simulation analysis, this paper…
