ZEW Discussion Papers

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Mit diesen Beiträgen, die überwiegend in Englisch verfasst sind, beteiligen sich die Forscher/innen des ZEW an wissenschaftlichen Fachdebatten. Die Publikationen enthalten vorläufige Beiträge, die zur Veröffentlichung in Fachzeitschriften vorgesehen sind. Die Discussion Papers können ab 1.1.1998 als pdf-Datei abgerufen werden. Sie richten sich an nationale und internationale Zielgruppen.

  1. ZEW Discussion Paper Nr. 23-024 // 2023

    Investor Responses to Information Updates on Peer Behavior and Public Investment Policy: The Case of Green Investments

    Green startups are a major driver of eco-innovation and as such a major contributor to climate change mitigation and green growth. However, they often lack sufficient funding from investors. Our study focuses on…

  2. ZEW Discussion Paper Nr. 23-023 // 2023

    Cost-Efficient Decarbonization of Portland Cement Production

    Accounting for nearly 8% of global annual carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, the cement industry is considered difficult to decarbonize. While a sizeable number of abatement levers for Portland cement production is…

  3. ZEW Discussion Paper Nr. 23-022 // 2023

    ‘More Bang for the Buck’? Evidence on the Effectiveness of an Energy Efficiency Subsidy

    With the aim of limiting global warming, environmental subsidies are a popular public finance instrument to reduce carbon emissions. However, there is little evidence on why subsidies are effective in increasing…

  4. ZEW Discussion Paper Nr. 23-021 // 2023

    Hospital Capacity Reporting in Germany During COVID-19

    During the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals faced a unique predicament. Hospital care was urgently needed and society took efforts to prevent overwhelming hospitals. However, hospitals in case-based reimbursement…

  5. ZEW Discussion Paper Nr. 23-020 // 2023

    The Integration of Migrants in the German Labor Market: Evidence Over 50 Years

    Germany has become the second-most important destination for migrants worldwide. Using all waves from the microcensus, we study their labor market integration over the last 50 years, and document key differences…

  6. ZEW Discussion Paper Nr. 23-019 // 2023

    Do Individuals Accept Fluctuations in Pension Income?

    How to invest and decumulate wealth during retirement has far-reaching consequences for consumption during retirement. We conduct an online experiment among 2,500 individuals representative of the adult German…

  7. ZEW Discussion Paper Nr. 23-018 // 2023

    How Do Managers Form Their Expectations About Working From Home? Survey Experiments on the Perception of Productivity

    The recent shift towards working from home (WFH) has far-reaching implications for social and economic outcomes. While firms are gatekeepers for the ongoing diffusion of flexible work arrangements, there is…

  8. ZEW Discussion Paper Nr. 23-017 // 2023

    Green Technology Policies Versus Carbon Pricing: An Intergenerational Perspective

    Technology policy is the most widespread form of climate policy and is often preferred over seemingly efficient carbon pricing. We propose a new explanation for this observation: gains that predominantly accrue…

  9. ZEW Discussion Paper Nr. 23-016 // 2023

    Impacts of Ownership Changes on Emissions and Industrial Production: Evidence From Europe

    Firm ownership is a major determinant for the economic performance of firms, and emissions of pollutants are often by-products of industrial production. We investigate the impact of ownership on pollutant…

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