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  1. ZEW Lunch Debate in Brussels // 26.06.2015

    ZEW Lunch Debate in Brussels Addresses Current Developments in European Competition Policy Today

    In the day-to-day business of the European Union and its agencies, cartel law cases are not uncommon. The fines imposed by the European Commission on companies as a result of cartel law infringements are…
  2. Dates and News // 22.06.2015

    New edition of JUNGE UNTERNEHMEN

    The third issue of the publication JUNGE UNTERNEHMEN (Young Firms), released in June 2015, provides insights into recent developments and trends on the German start-up scene. The latest issue touches on a…
  3. Public Events // 12.06.2015

    2015 ZEW Economic Forum: How to Improve Europe's Competitiveness in the Digitalised Economy?

    Our world is becoming increasingly digitalised, with "Industry 4.0" being the catchword of the moment at business locations across the globe – and expectations are huge. The areas of business and politics…
  4. ZEW Lunch Debate in Brussels // 10.06.2015

    ZEW Lunch Debate in Brussels – "MaTax Policy Meeting" Special Edition Addresses Corporate Tax Avoidance

    Multinationals use tax havens and legal loopholes in national legislations to reduce their fiscal burden, i.e., in other words, to avoid taxes. The most recent example is the "LuxLeaks" scandal, the revelation…
  5. Opinion // 09.06.2015

    Is the German Minimum Wage a Boon or Bane? Too Soon to Tell

    With a minimum wage in effect for Germany since the beginning of the year, it's time to take preliminary stock of its impact. Has the statutory minimum wage led to job cuts, as many critics feared? At first…