This project analysed the possible time path for the establishment of additional emission trading schemes. In addition the potential quantitative and qualitative possible demand and supply for offset-permits…
The project dealed with the question, how the federal structure and the quality of institution in a (democratic) state influence the quality of the environment. Whether centralised systems are more successful…
The project used a common conceptual framework to develop and apply tools that enable assessment and comparison of CSR impacts – at micro (company), meso (sectoral and regional) and macro levels (nations…
MEDPRO – Mediterranean Prospects is a consortium of 17 highly reputed institutions from throughout the Mediterranean funded under the EU’s 7th Framework Program and coordinated by the Centre for European Policy…
The objective of this research network was the use of innovative approaches to shed light on questions regarding a long-term and integrated climate and energy policy from an economic perspective. First, the…
The project aimed on building the groundwork for a future cooperation between the Department of Environmental and Resource Economics at ZEW and the Center for Energy Economics and Strategy Studies at Fudan…
Emission Trading is seen as one of the most important instruments to reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases efficiently and to prevent dramatic climate changes.In general it is expected that a higher degree of…
The European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) was introduced by the European Union in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in an effective and most cost efficient way possible. It has been revised and…
On the basis of a questionnaire from the German Federal Ministry of Transport, Building and Urban Development (BMVBS) the Center for European Economic Research (ZEW) discussed various possible design options for a…
Impact Assessment (IA) has the potential for delivering more sustainable development as well asenhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of decision making. Policies aiming at sustainabledevelopment need a solid…
The project described current research themes in the economics of climate change and outlines user needs in industry, finance, policy and science. It assessed the economic reseach on climate change issues and…
Policy makers and societies at large are facing increasingly pressing trade-offs between socio-economic and environmental developments. Increases in production induce growth in the use of non-renewable resources…