Whether the federal government fulfils its commitments in investment and climate policy is reflected in the concrete structure of the federal budget – especially at a time when, following the constitutional…
This project studies how municipal tax reforms affect the local economy and how different reform motives influence both the implementation and the impact of these reforms. It is based on new narrative data from…
The project examines the determinants and challenges involved in implementing artificial intelligence (AI) in companies. The study focuses specifically on small and medium-sized enterprises and family businesses.…
The project examines the factors that hinder small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) in initiating and implementing innovation activities and how support services can be used to…
The project focuses on evidence-based and policy-relevant research on industrial policy issues, as well as the development of a tool for the ex-ante assessment of industrial policy measures in Germany. A…
The project investigates how the financial sector – and banks in particular – can support the transition to a climate-neutral economy. At its core is the question of how financing decisions can help foster…
We match administrative panel data on contributions to the Chilean mandatory defined contribution pension system with large scale survey data including measures of financial literacy and pension knowledge. We use…
In Germany, women currently obtain 40 percent less pension income than men. In collaboration with media companies, corporate partners and financial institutions, the project aims to create a communication toolbox…
As the European Union expands the scope of carbon pricing through the implementation of the EU ETS2—set to include emissions from heating and transport sectors starting in 2027—and as carbon prices are expected to…
The Financial Literacy Monitor (FinKomp) project sets the foundation for continuous monitoring of the financial literacy of the adult population in Germany across all life stages. To achieve this, the dimensions…
The ECB has become a significant fiscal actor through its bond-purchase programs, which commenced in 2010 and culminated in the 2022 decision regarding the Transmission Protection Instrument (TPI). The Governing…