Publications of the Research Unit Digital Economy

  1. ZEW policy brief No. 13-05 // 2013

    The Division of Tasks, Offshoring and Efficiency Gains

    Recent developments in information and communication technologies (ICT) and the growth of emerging economies such as China and India have not only increased international trade but have also led to offshoring of…

  2. ZEW policy brief No. 13-02 // 2013

    Entry, Exit, and Pricing Strategies at Online Price-Comparison Sites

    The aim of this project is to investigate the competitive behaviour of e-commerce firms over the course of the product lifecycle for consumer electronics such as digital cameras, IT hardware, and smartphones. We…