This project investigated theoretical foundations with respect to the analysis of determinants in industrial decision-making. Within the scope of this discussion emerged certain advantages of evolutionary and…
In this project, we address some fundamental questions concerning the search for an analytical frame for the assessment of the contribution of nature to economical development and specifically the role of nature…
In the course of the liberalisation of electricity markets in the EU Member States, the question as to the suitable regulatory framework for environmental policy needs to be asked anew. Therefore, this research…
Currently, the automotive parts and services industry in the state of Baden-Württemberg is much adapted to providing for conventional motor (i.e. diesel and gasoline fuel) technology. For components necessitated…
The primary objective of the IMPRESS project is to establish a Europe-wide methodological framework for analysing the impact of clean production on employment. In addition, the project will produce empirical…
The issues addressed here were advanced as part of a project group on integrated sustainable development policy commissioned by the Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Gesellschaft. This meant a unification of environmental,…
In 1998 Prognos (Basle), formerly ProgTrans AG, and ZEW (Mannheim) developed a kind of economic indicator for the transport industry. The panel comprised of approx. 300 selected experts from the transport industry…
From an economic perspective the continuing debate about environmental taxes, particularly in connection with climate protection, essentially revolves around two questions: -the effects of such taxes on…
The focus of this project was on the past and future role of renewable sources of energy in the strategy of European electricity companies. The project team comprised energy researchers and electricity utilities…