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  1. Research // 16.02.2007

    The market for real estate portfolios in Europe

    The market for real estate portfolios in Europe will stabilise at a high level over the coming years. Numerous factors are favourably impacting supply and demand and will continue to promote extensive…
  2. Research // 02.05.2006

    Opportunities and Limits of Reverse Mortgages

    Special Question in ZEW Financial Market Survey: Reverse Mortgages in Germany Reverse mortgages are a type of mortgage loan that allows homeowners to receive monthly payments based on the value of their homes…
  3. Research // 30.11.2004

    Efficiency Aspects of National Allocation Plans - A Simulation Model

    Presentation of a simulation model for the assessment of national allocation plans of the EU-15 countries, developed by the Research Department “Environmental and Resource Economics, Environmental Management” …
  4. Research // 27.09.2004

    Study on Tax Burdens: Corporate Taxes Continue to Decrease in Eastern Europe

    The effective tax burden in the new EU Member States is considerably lower than that in Germany, where corporate taxes are almost three times as high as in Lithuania. Investment in the new EU Member States has…
  5. Research // 04.05.2004

    Blueprint for an Integration of Science, Technology and Environmental Policy

    Results of intensive discussions about the connection between innovation and environmental policy in an international network of researchers
  6. Research // 18.02.2004

    Taxation in Germany: A little bit of progress – but no far-reaching relief for firms

    In spite of the reduction in corporation tax rates, the tax burden on firms in Germany has only sunk slightly this year. In contrast, the tax burden on the employment of highly qualified workers can…
  7. Research // 02.02.2004

    Study: Shortage of engineering experts? Current situation and perspectives

    The study was completed by the Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW) in cooperation with VDInachrichten. It is based upon a survey of 332 firms in industry and technical services which was conducted from…
  8. Research // 25.03.2003

    Innovation Survey 2002

    Study on the Innovation Behaviour of the German Economy