1. ZEW-Energiemarktbarometer // 2012

    Juli/August 2012

    Aussichten für die Energieversorgung im Angesicht des Arabischen Frühlings

    Energiewirtschaft

    • Ausbau erneuerbarer Energien
    • Große technische Herausforderungen bei der Offshore-Windenergie

    Energiepreise

    • Erwartungen…
  2. Expertises // 2012

    Studie zu Dispozinsen/Ratenkrediten

    This study is aimed at analysing the market for overdraft facilities with a special focus on the level and development of interest rates and consumer behavior regarding this product. It is a joint study between…

  3. ZEW Discussion Paper No. 12-046 // 2012

    Empirical Evaluation of Interest Barrier Effects

    As of 2008, Germany has severely changed its thin capitalization rule by introducing the so-called interest barrier. This new rule aims at prohibiting tax avoidance of multinational firms by means of…

  4. Financial Market Report Switzerland // 2012

    August 2012

    • Economic Outlook for Switzerland: The Situation Stabilizes
    • Current Economic Situation: Slight Decline
    • Inflation Expectations: Few Expect Higher Inflation
    • Interest Rates: No Change is Expected
    • Stock Market Outlook:…
  5. ZEW Discussion Paper No. 12-045 // 2012

    Prices, Debt and Market Structure in an Agent-Based Model of the Financial Market

    In this paper, we develop an agent-based model of the financial market. Agent-based modeling is a simulation-based technique that is gaining popularity in economics. In an agent-based model autonomously acting…