Projects of the Research Unit Economics of Innovation and Industrial Dynamics

Abgeschlossene Projekte

  1. Project // 01.09.2021 – 31.03.2022

    Drivers and Barriers for Innovation in the German SME sector

    The study aims at identifying the main drivers and barriers of innovation in the German SME sector. Based on empirical findings, the study derives policy conclusions for strengthening innovation in small and…

  2. Project // 01.07.2021 – 31.12.2024

    The Effect of Innovation Policy on China’s Competitiveness and the Reaction of Firms in Germany

    In three work packages, we examine the effectiveness of China’s innovation policy in supporting innovation and competitiveness as well as the adaptation of firms…

  3. Project // 01.06.2021 – 31.03.2022

    Firm Dynamics in the Knowledge Economy – Indicator Study 2022

    The recording of technological capabilities through a comprehensive system of indicators is a central part of the annual report on the conditions of research, technology and innovation of the German…

  4. Project // 01.06.2021 – 31.03.2022

    Economic Impact of Family Firms in Europe

    The ZEW regularly prepares the study "The Economic Impact of Family Firms in Germany" for Stiftung Familienunternehmen in cooperation with ifm Mannheim. For this purpose, data from the ZEW's Mannheim Enterprise…

  5. Project // 01.05. – 31.07.2021

    Study to Design a Future Share of Public Spending

    In diesem Projekt soll die mögliche Einführung einer Zukunftsquote für den Bundeshaushalt untersucht werden. Das Ziel einer Zukunftsquote ist es, zukunftsträchtige Ausgaben im Bundeshaushalt zu…

  6. Project // 01.04.2021 – 30.04.2024

    Entrepreneurship in Rural Areas: Incidence, Determinants and Regional Economic Effects

    The Project aims at identifying typical patterns and mechanisms of entrepreneurship in rural areas. In this context the entrepreneurial activities in rural areas are described using data from: the Startupdetector…

  7. Project // 01.04.2021 – 30.06.2024

    Dynamic Text Data Based Output Indicators as Base of a New Innovation Metric

    Building on the results of the joint project TOBI (Text Data Based Output Indicators as the Basis of a New Innovation Metric), various methodological and content-related further developments will be tackled in…

  8. Project // 01.03. – 31.10.2021

    Innovation Indicators for Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals 2021

    The aim of this study is to update a report on key innovation indicators for the chemical industry for the year 2021. In extension to previous studies, the 2021 edition also covers pharmaceuticals in the same way…

  9. Project // 01.03.2021 – 31.08.2022

    Swiss Report on Research and Innovation 2022: Comparing Switzerland with Selected Regions in Europe

    This project aims at analysing the research and innovation performance of Switzerland compared to other innovative regions of similar size and economic structure in Europe. The project focuses on the following…