Since many years the analysis of the determinants for the length of individual unemployment durations is subject to scientific and political discussion in Germany. However, the results of the existing scientific…
Technological progress is a central determinant of international competitiveness and sustained, ecologically sound development. However, economic modelling of technological innovation and its impact in…
In the last decade, European Science and Technology Policy was much concerned with the so-called "European Paradox". While the EU countries performed rather well in terms of scientific output, there was a…
For the EU Competitiveness Report 2003, the ZEW estimates the productivity effects of re-organizations in Germany on the establishment level. On the basis of the IAB establishment panel, especially possible…
The Internet evolved in a largely unregulated environment. Recent developments have, however, initiated a discussion among economists on the role of regulation and antitrust in the market for Internet service…
The aim of our study is to contribute to explaining the difference in male and female labour market performance in different countries of the European Union. The main contribution of this research is the use of a…
This project has dealt with the question why the European market for asset management and investment funds is still characterised by a large relevance of national borders. The empirical work was based on two…
The study is working up the international experiences with SO2 taxes by means of literature studies. Moreover success factors for the configuration of SO2 charge systems are identified. Background of the study in…