Private investment in innovation is often at sub-optimal levels because of various types of market failure. In response, governments support private innovation initiatives by lowering their cost through, for…
The aim of this project was to investigate whether the introduction of the federal minimum wage in Germany in 2015 causally effected self-employment. The project was conducted using data on self-employment from…
In this research project we present the commonly employed set of innovation indicators and demonstrate the limitations thereof. Our target is to develop new approaches in order to tackle and remedy these…
The “Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau” (KfW) has been establishing a firm panel on the basis of paper-and-pencil interviews which is representative of medium-sized and large companies since 2002. Companies of all…
The project aimed at preparing the European innovation survey for the 2020 reference year (Community Innovation Survey – CIS 2020). This included the development of a questionnaire and an update of the survey…
The aim of the project is to investigate the use of digitalisation in the context of product innovation in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Germany and Japan. Based on a dedicated survey in both…
This project aims to compose characteristics and structural elements of business creations during the years 2005 to 2016. Our focus lies primarily on innovation activities of young companies. Furthermore, financin…
In contrast to many other markets, the construction industry shows no signs of consolidation, but is rather characterized by a pronounced fragmentation of firms. Especially in saturated markets, a consolidation…
The German Incentive Regulation Ordinance (ARegV) provides for the use of quality elements in the regulation of energy supply networks. The application of quality elements is intended to ensure the long-term,…