Projects

Laufende Projekte

  1. Project // 01.08.2023 – 31.01.2024

    Inheritance tax – An analysis of the economic impact, international tax burden and existing tax planning opportunities in Germany

    Tax burdens in the context of business succession can have an impact on the success of family businesses and influence the decision to pass the business on to the next generation or to sell it. In this context, an…

  2. Project // 01.07.2023 – 30.06.2026

    Private Universities: Economic Significance for Firms and Startups

    Although private universities have a long-standing tradition in many countries, there has been limited research on this type of higher education institution. This knowledge gap also extends to the question of the…

  3. Project // 01.06.2023 – 30.11.2024

    Tapping into People’s Impatience for Better Environmental Subsidies

    This project is concerned with the efficient allocation of subsidies for eco-friendly products. Examples include subsidies for cargo or e-bikes, electric cars, and energy efficient building retrofits. Conceptually…

  4. Project // 01.06.2023 – 31.03.2024

    Firm Dynamics in the Knowledge Economy – Indicator Study 2024

    The recording of technological capabilities through a comprehensive system of indicators is a central part of the annual report on the conditions of research, technology and innovation of the German…

  5. Project // 01.05. – 31.10.2023

    Innovation Indicators for Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals 2023

    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…

  6. Project // 01.05.2023 – 30.04.2024

    Evaluation of the Central Innovation Programme for SMEs

    The purpose of the project is evaluate the Central Innovation Programme for SMEs (ZIM) with a focus on funding that has been provided in accordance with the funding guidelines that have been in force since 2020.…

  7. Project // 01.05.2023 – 31.05.2024

    Evaluation of the Funding Program Eurostars-2 (2014-2021) – National Part

    Eurostars is a cross-border funding program supported and financed by the 34 EUREKA member countries (EU-27 states and 7 partner countries) together with the European Commission. After a first funding period from…

  8. Project // 01.05.2023 – 31.05.2024

    Importance of Works Councils in Start-up Companies

    On 27 July 2022, the Federal Cabinet adopted a comprehensive start-up strategy aimed at strengthening start-up ecosystems in Germany and Europe. Within the framework of the start-up strategy, measures will be…

  9. Project // 12.04. – 30.06.2023

    Potentials for a Bioeconomy in the Metropolitan Region Rhine-Neckar - Survey of Actors in the Business Enterprise Sector

    In this research project ZEW contributes to the design and analysis of an enterprise survey in the Metropolitan Region Rhine-Neckar which collects data on the potential for strengthening a bioeconomy in the…

  10. Project // 01.04.2023 – 30.09.2024

    YouTube Adpocalypse: The YouTubers' Journey from Ads-Based to Patron-Based Revenues

    Digital platforms largely transform the creator economy. By providing easy access for content producers and content consumers, decentralized information sharing has implications for democracy and culture, as…

  11. Project // 01.04.2023 – 31.03.2024

    Data Processing for the Evaluation of the Central Innovation Programme for SMEs (ZIM)

    The purpose of the project is to provide a basic data set for the evaluation of the Central Innovation Programme for SMEs (ZIM) and to provide support services for using this data set in the context of the…

  12. Project // 01.04.2023 – 31.01.2024

    Financial Education in Germany: Status Quo and Perspectives

    Due to several societal and economic trends, the importance of financial education is increasing as financial decisions become more complex and riskier. At the same time, financial education in Germany is still in…