In this research project we present the commonly employed set of innovation indicators and demonstrate the limitations thereof. Our target is to develop new approaches in order to tackle and remedy these…
The project "The relevance of non-state actors for individual climate protection activities and climate policy: A theoretical, experimental, and empirical analysis (NostaClimate)", financed by the Federal Ministry…
The “Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau” (KfW) has been establishing a firm panel on the basis of paper-and-pencil interviews which is representative of medium-sized and large companies since 2002. Companies of all…
The increased use of automation and digitization at the work place is an important part of the public and academic debate on the future role of work in modern societies and potential reforms of the welfare state.…
The aim of the project is to investigate the use of digitalisation in the context of product innovation in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Germany and Japan. Based on a dedicated survey in both…
The project aimed at preparing the European innovation survey for the 2020 reference year (Community Innovation Survey – CIS 2020). This included the development of a questionnaire and an update of the survey…
Compared to other industrialized countries maternal labor supply in Germany is low, i.e. in terms of participation and because a large share of mothers is working parttime.An important determinant of maternal…
This project aims to compose characteristics and structural elements of business creations during the years 2005 to 2016. Our focus lies primarily on innovation activities of young companies. Furthermore, financin…
The objective of this research project – which is financed by the Leibniz- ScienceCampus MannheimTaxation – is to study the causal effect of the type of health insurance (private vs public) on different health…
PIVO – Private Precautionary MeasuresPrivate precautionary measures constitute a significant part of different strategies aimed at reducing risks resulting from climate change. They complement technical-planning…
The German Incentive Regulation Ordinance (ARegV) provides for the use of quality elements in the regulation of energy supply networks. The application of quality elements is intended to ensure the long-term,…
Modern information and communication technologies (ICT) are an important source of changing working conditions. Recently, employees continuously increased their job-related…