The objective of the study was to develop and implement an integrated spatial–economic–ecological modelling approach for Russia that could be used to assist policy makers in their choice of sustainability…
There is an ongoing debate about the introduction of tax incentives for business research and development (R&D) in Germany. The motivation for such an indirect form of subsidies for R&D depends on the size of…
In recent years, the European real estate markets have been affected by a growing capital market orientation. This is evident, on the one hand, from the financing behaviour of property companies which…
Research on fiscal federalism has accelerated in recent years and produced important results. Nevertheless, many fundamental questions on the (lacking) functionality of certain federal structures are still…
Germany’s tax policy is increasingly affected by innovative concepts of tax reforms in other European countries. Systems like the flat tax in eastern Europe as well as other tax innovations might have an…
The research project aims at contributing to a better understanding of the effect of political factors on national tax policy. In particular, the interaction of the ideological positions of political…
Pursuing the goals of the Lisbon Strategy, the European Commission addresses the malfunctioning of the Internal Market due to corporate tax obstacles. In this context, effective tax burdens reveal possible…
The job market today seems more resistant to crises than it did at the dawn of 2005. Signs of this improvement in market health are supported by the change in long-term unemployment, which is showing a…
This study compares the German innovation system with that of other highly developed countries which either compete on a similar technological level on the world market or which owe similar or particularly…
The study analyses how the EU cooperation strategies in the realms of employment, innovation and human capital interact in shaping labour market dynamics and influence the quantity and quality of new jobs. It…
Aim of this project is to forecast the number of graduates in economics and business administration with a specialisation in fields which are relevant for starting a career in accounting and audit. The outlook…
There is increasing interest in the economics of climate change to inform policy on a) long-term targets, b) the costs of inaction, and c) the costs and benefits of adaptation. The objectives of this project were…