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  1. Dates and News // 10.11.2009

    Vernissage at the ZEW - Murals on Berlin Wall were Colourful

    The Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW) in Mannheim pays tribute to the Fall of the Berlin Wall 20 years ago. Until 22 Dezember 2009, the ZEW exhibits wall photographs by artist Piet Joehnk, who is…
  2. Conferences // 06.11.2009

    First ReCapNet Conference at ZEW

    On 30 and 31 October 2009, ZEW hosted the first conference of the Leibniz network “Real Estate Markets and Capital Markets” (ReCapNet). Launched in early 2009, the international research network aims to…
  3. Questions & Answers // 21.09.2009

    How Important Are Families for Education and Labour Market Success? Low-performing Children Should Receive Government Support

    The demands placed on teachers, schools and universities have never been higher; children are supposed to be prepared for the challenges of a global labour market within an extremely short period of time. What…
  4. Conferences // 19.08.2009

    Latest Developments in Macroeconomics

    On 7 and 8 July 2009, the Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW) hosted a conference on the latest developments in the field of macroeconomics. The event, which was attended by around 60 researchers from…
  5. Dates and News // 04.03.2009

    ZEW President Wolfgang Franz Appointed as New Chairman of the German Council of Economic Experts

    The members of the German Council of Economic Experts have elected Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Wolfgang Franz, president of the Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW) in Mannheim, as their new chairman for a…
  6. Public Events // 02.03.2009

    The Future of Telecommunication

    In February 2009, ZEW President Professor Wolfgang Franz had the pleasure of welcoming the CEO of the Deutsche Telekom AG Réne Obermann for a lecture on the topic “The Future of Telecommunication”. Around 180…
  7. Dates and News // 26.02.2009

    Ceremony Celebrating the 65th Anniversary of ZEW President Wolfgang Franz in Mannheim Castle

    On the 7th of January 2009 the president of the ZEW, Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Wolfgang Franz turned 65. This was duly celebrated in the "Rittersaal" (chevalliers' hall) of the Mannheim Castle on the 5th of…
  8. Dates and News // 12.01.2009

    ZEW Presents Research Network to Leibniz Association

    At the end of last year, ZEW was invited by the Leibniz Association to present the project “Non-Cognitive Skills: Acquisition and Economic Consequences” as part of the event “Exzellenz durch Vernetzung.…
  9. Conferences // 24.11.2008

    The Global Financial Crisis - Causes, Lessons and Outlook

    On 15 October, the Mannheim Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW) and the accounting firm Ernst & Young jointly organised a conference on the recent financial crisis. In his opening speech, Professor Anil…
  10. Research // 07.11.2008

    Delegation from Xiamen University Visits ZEW

    On 30 October 2008, ZEW received a visit from representatives from the renowned Xiamen University in Southern China. The delegation, headed by the president of the university, Professor Zhu Chongshi, was…