Publications of the Research Unit Environmental and Climate Economics

  1. Refereed Journal // forthcoming

    The demand for public flood protection under a compulsory private flood insurance scheme

    After the 2021 flood events in Germany, the introduction of compulsory flood insurance is debated. However, insurance coverage for private buildings and belongings may undermine the willingness to pay for…

  2. ZEW Discussion Paper No. 23-017 // 2023

    Green Technology Policies Versus Carbon Pricing: An Intergenerational Perspective

    Technology policy is the most widespread form of climate policy and is often preferred over seemingly efficient carbon pricing. We propose a new explanation for this observation: gains that predominantly accrue…

  3. Refereed Journal // 2023

    Explaining Changes in Threat Appraisal, Coping Appraisal and Flood Risk-Reducing Behavior Using Panel Data from a Nation-Wide Survey in Germany

    Protection Motivation Theory (PMT) has become a widely-used theoretical framework to explain the risk-reducing behavior of individuals toward flooding and other natural hazards. Despite a quickly growing body of…

  4. ZEW Discussion Paper No. 23-016 // 2023

    Impacts of Ownership Changes on Emissions and Industrial Production: Evidence From Europe

    Firm ownership is a major determinant for the economic performance of firms, and emissions of pollutants are often by-products of industrial production. We investigate the impact of ownership on pollutant…

  5. Refereed Journal // 2023

    State Mandates on Renewable Heating Technologies and the Housing Market

    We study the effect of a state level mandate on renewable heating technologies on the housing market. The mandate requires a minimum share of 10 % renewable energy sources when changing the heating system in the…

  6. Refereed Journal // 2023

    Public Perception of Advanced Aviation Technologies: A Review and Roadmap to Acceptance

    The aviation industry has seen a lot of innovation over the last 125 years. Advancements such as transatlantic flight and the development of avionics technologies and composite materials have changed how we…