Publications of the Research Unit Economics of Innovation and Industrial Dynamics

  1. ZEW Discussion Paper No. 09-073 // 2009

    Fit and Complementarity – Cognitive Distance and Combined Competence as Predictors of Co-operative R&D Projects' Outcomes in Europe

    This article considers cognitive distance and combined competence as predictors of success in co-operative Research and Development (R&D) projects of firms. The concepts of cognitive distance and combined…

  2. ZEW Discussion Paper No. 09-071 // 2009

    Mobile Network Interconnection and Investments

    European mobile communication markets are two-stage markets which are composed of the infrastructure (the network and its components) and the service markets (telephony, mobile internet, SMS). In contrast to…

  3. ZEWnews English edition // 2009

    No. 4 - 2009

    • Patent Applications Facilitate Access to Venture Capital for Start-Up Companies
    • Experts Favour Modification of the Clean Development Mechanism
    • Some German Automobile Brands 20 to 33 Percent More Valuable than…
  4. ZEW-Gründungsreport // 2009

    Jahrgang 9, Nr. 2, Nov. 2009

    • Gründungstätigkeit auf neuem Tiefpunkt
    • Humankapital und Beschäftigungswachstum akademischer Gründungen
  5. M&A Report // 2009

    October 2009

    • Steady Level of Private Equity Involvement in the M&A Market
    • Remunicipalisation: A New Trend Among Suppliers
    • Once Again a Significant Decline in Transaction Values
    • Qatar Enters German Sports Car Manufacturer…
  6. ZEW Discussion Paper No. 09-068 // 2009

    The Design Paradox: The Contribution of In-house and External Design Activities on Product Market Performance

    Competition forces firms to find new ways to advance in the market and be innovative in order to differentiate themselves from rivals. Design activities may be one of several key factors contributing to new…