Publications of the Research Unit Digital Economy

The following paper assesses whether current policy environments are appropriate for the emergence of cloud computing technology. In particular, this research uses firm-level data for Germany and the UK to…

• Reluctance Towards E-Cars: High Costs Not the Only Barrier to E-Mobility
• Long-Run Consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Social Inequality
• Disproportionate Purchase of High-Debt Country Bonds Even Before…

• Konjunktur auf historischem Tiefstand
• Unternehmen wollen auch nach der Krise an Homeoffice festhalten

This report provides an overview on the economics of attention intermediaries. It addresses the following questions: What are the economics of attention intermediaries? For competition policy, how should markets…

• Socially Responsible Behaviour Can Slow the Spread of the Coronavirus
• Innovative Companies Are More Resilient to Crises and Less Prone to Cut Employment
• Contact-Tracing App: Creating Incentives for Fast and…

• Konjunktureinbruch in der Informationswirtschaft
• Viele Unternehmen stellen DSGVO schlechtes Zeugnis aus

• Coronavirus Pandemic Poses Threat to Existence of Many Businesses
• Lack of Qualified Personnel Becomes a Major Barrier to Innovation
• EU Acceptance Depends on Its Institutions
• Cyberattacks Threaten Company…