In the year 2006, ZEW had developed the Country Index for Family Enterprises on behalf of the Stiftung Familienunternehmen. The objective of this index is an international comparison of investment locations from…
The project examines the economic effects of the increase in the statutory minimum wage to 12 euros in October 2022 on solo self-employment as well as on competitive and market structures in Germany. While…
The aim of this research is to collect data on innovation activities of the business enterprise sector in the State of Berlin in the years 2023 to 2025 as well as the planned innovation activities in 2026 and…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…