Using Data from the Mannheim Innovation Panels (MIP) the innovation activities of firms in the German federal state Lower Saxony are analysed. 4 topics are tackled: R&D activities of firms in Lower Saxony,…
An important aspect of ecological change is the notion of environmental policy as tool in the co-ordination of sustainable business models and a long-term competitive outlook. In this context the last years have…
The recycling of refrigerating units poses specific challenges to logistics as a significant amount of ozone-depleting CFC emissions will occur from within transport damages to the coolant system on its way from…
The recycling of refrigerating units poses specific challenges to logistics as a significant amount of ozone-depleting CFC emissions will occur from within transport damages to the coolant system on its way from…
The goal of this project was to develop and evaluate different approaches of emissions trading in the transport sector. In doing so, we focused mainly on road traffic. A set of assessment criteria was developed,…
The aim of the project was to quantify the distributional effects of alternative wage subsidies taking into account fiscal costs and the effects of ways to refinance these costs. The main difficulty in the…
The project evaluates what the internet has on offer when it comes to the transfer of technology and competencies. To achieve this, existing sites are assessed on the basis of various criteria with the help of a…
The project aims at providing insights for European climate policy, while assessing different greenhouse gas emission reduction strategies for the 2010 and 2030 horizons, by world region. The study combines the…
At present, the ZEW´s databases on German and Austrian companies count among the most important foundations for research activities focussing on "Company and Market Dynamism" within the research department. The…
Recently, the ZEW was asked several times to provide indicators for start-up activities in Germany and Austria. The ZEW had to aggregate the data according to time-periods, regions, and sectors in order to respond…