Why are headlines becoming increasingly sensational – and how does this affect users? In the ZEW podcast, host Katrin Müller talks to economists Dr. Raphaela Andres (ZEW) and Lara Marie Berger (University of…
Rising political polarization generates significant negative externalities for democratic institutions and economic stability, yet scalable interventions to reduce polarization remain scarce. In this paper, I…
This paper examines (the absence of effective) pro-productivity policies in Germany. Peculiarities such as the German reunification, the strong export orientation, the still sizeable manufacturing sector as well…
Until today, the question of how digitalisation and, in particular, individual digital technologies affect productivity is still the subject of controversial debate. Using administrative firm-level data provided…
Data is the fuel of the digital economy, enabling new business models, driving innovation and fundamentally changing decision-making processes. But how can real added value be created from the flood of data –…
