Research at ZEW

ZEW conducts evidence-based economic policy research on a range of high-visibility topics, including the digital transformation, European integration, and the energy transition.

These are tackled by ZEW’s research units.

Current Publications

Refereed Journal // forthcoming

Measuring Digital Technology Adoption - A Novel Text Mining Approach
Refereed Journal // forthcoming

The Long-Term Earnings Effects of a Credit Market Disruption
Non-Refereed Journal // forthcoming

Industriepolitik in Europa mit Wettbewerb verbinden

Current projects

Laufende Projekte

  1. Project // 01.04. – 31.10.2026

    Scaling Sovereign Digital Innovations – Is There a Structural Gap in Innovation Policy in Germany and the EU?

    The aim of the planned project is to examine whether there is a structural gap in Germany and Europe regarding the support for scaling sovereign digital innovations. Within the scope of the project, innovation…

    01.04. – 31.10.2026
    Digital Economy
  2. Project // 01.04.2026 – 31.03.2029

    Changing the Geography of Emissions and Production through Industrial Policy in Europe

    Recent years have been characterized by overlapping policy challenges: the pandemic, the war in Ukraine and resulting energy crisis and increasing geopolitical tension, as well as the escalating climate crisis.…

    01.04.2026 – 31.03.2029
    Environmental and Climate Economics
  3. Project // 01.04.2026 – 31.03.2027

    Firm Dynamics in the Knowledge Economy – Indicator Study 2027

    The aim of the project is to investigate business dynamism in Germany, with a special focus on the knowledge-intensive industries. Thereby, the study investigates and compares different sectors and federal states…

    01.04.2026 – 31.03.2027
    Economics of Innovation and Industrial...
  4. Project // 01.03. – 31.10.2026

    Innovation Indicators for Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals 2026

    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…

    01.03. – 31.10.2026
    Economics of Innovation and Industrial...
  5. Project // 01.02.2026 – 31.12.2027

    Impact evaluations of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) in Berlin during the 2021-2027 funding period

    The aim of this project is to determine the impact of the funding awarded under the Berlin ERDF program during the 2021-2027 funding period. The impact of the previous 2014-2020 funding period will also be…

    01.02.2026 – 31.12.2027
    Economics of Innovation and Industrial...
  6. Project // 01.02.2026 – 31.01.2028

    BAK Taxation Index 2026/2027

    In the context of a growing international economic integration, taxation becomes a more and more central factor in the competition of regions and countries for international investment and skilled employees. From…

    01.02.2026 – 31.01.2028
    Corporate Taxation and Public Finance