Publications of the Research Unit Economics of Innovation and Industrial Dynamics

  1. Expertises // 2014

    2014 Elections to the European Parliament: Economic Challenges for Europe

    In this paper we discuss what needs to be done in a number of key policy areas. Certainly, the EU should focus on fields where benefits for all of Europe can be produced, and should withdraw from policy areas…

  2. Discussion and Working Paper // 2014

    Do Green Innovations Stimulate Employment - Firm-level Evidence From Germany

    This research paper will use a specific set of questions on eco-innovation and its contribution to firm growth and competitiveness. This specific set of questions is only available in the German CIS. Using these…

  3. ZEW Discussion Paper No. 14-024 // 2014

    The Impact of R&D Subsidies During the Crisis

    This study investigates the impact of R&D subsidies on R&D investment during the past financial crisis. We conduct a treatment effects analysis and show that R&D subsidies increased R&D spending among subsidized…

  4. ZEW Discussion Paper No. 14-023 // 2014

    Patents as Quality Signals? The Implications for Financing Constraints on R&D

    Information about the success of a new technology is usually held asymmetrically between the research and development (R&D)-performing firm and potential lenders and investors. This raises the cost of capital…