Projects

Laufende Projekte

  1. Project // 06.09.2026 – 28.02.2027

    Assessment of the Potential Introduction of a Patent Box in Germany to Enhance the country' Attractiveness as Business Location

    The objective of this research project is to conduct a detailed analysis and evaluation of the potential introduction of a patent box regime in Germany. Against the backdrop of international experiences and…

  2. Project // 01.09.2026 – 31.08.2029

    Determinants of Technology Adoption in the Heating Transition

    This project examines the determinants of technology adoption in the heating transition and the role of public policy. We combine quasiexperimental methods and structural modelling with a survey experiment to…

  3. Project // 01.09. – 31.10.2026

    Is a gap emerging in the innovation activities of the German manufacturing industry?

    The project examines how innovation activities and innovation success are evolving in the German manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. and whether they are becoming increasingly concentrated among a…

  4. Project // 01.08.2026 – 30.11.2028

    Evaluating Climate Policy Spillovers in the Transport Sector using Structural Econometric and Equilibrium Models

    The transportation sector is responsible for 20% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Policy makers have therefore implemented various transport-related climate policies that are often limited to specific markets…

  5. Project // 01.06.2026 – 31.05.2028

    Search Frictions and Market Power

    The project aims to improve our understanding how consumer search frictions result in firms' market power.

  6. Project // 01.06. – 31.12.2026

    Agentic AI in firms: An experimental study

    The current rapid developments in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) present firms with the challenge of swiftly weighing up the potential efficiency gains offered by new technologies against their often…

  7. Project // 01.04.2026 – 31.03.2027

    Firm Dynamics in the Knowledge Economy – Indicator Study 2027

    The aim of the project is to investigate business dynamism in Germany, with a special focus on the knowledge-intensive industries. Thereby, the study investigates and compares different sectors and federal states…

  8. Project // 01.04.2026 – 31.03.2029

    Changing the Geography of Emissions and Production through Industrial Policy in Europe

    Recent years have been characterized by overlapping policy challenges: the pandemic, the war in Ukraine and resulting energy crisis and increasing geopolitical tension, as well as the escalating climate crisis.…

  9. Project // 01.04.2026 – 31.03.2030

    ZEW Webpanel

    In this research project, we are developing and testing the use of website information to measure innovation and technological developments. To this end, we analyze the websites of all companies and other…

  10. Project // 01.04. – 31.10.2026

    Scaling Sovereign Digital Innovations – Is There a Structural Gap in Innovation Policy in Germany and the EU?

    Many digital markets depend heavily on a few non-European, market-dominant platforms. In contrast, powerful, interoperable, and European alternatives often remain niche and struggle to overcome scaling barriers.…

  11. Project // 01.03. – 31.10.2026

    Innovation Indicators for Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals 2026

    The aim of this study is to update a report on key innovation indicators for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. In a concise way, the study offers an overview on the state and recent developments in…

  12. Project // 01.02.2026 – 31.01.2028

    BAK Taxation Index 2026/2027

    In the context of a growing international economic integration, taxation becomes a more and more central factor in the competition of regions and countries for international investment and skilled employees. From…