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. 04-68 // 2004

    Die Rolle der Innovationsförderung im Aufholprozess Ostdeutschlands

    Der Beitrag untersucht die Effektivität der Innovationsförderung in den neuen Ländern. Dabei wird ein doppelter Vergleich angestellt. Zum einen analysieren wir die Auswirkungen der Förderung hinsichtlich der…

  2. ZEW Discussion Paper Nr. 04-67 // 2004

    Using Methods of Treatment Evaluation to Estimate the Wage Effect of IT Usage

    In this study, I analyze the relationship between IT use and wages in West Germany in 1998/99. I use two estimation approaches: regression based matching and matching on the propensity score. The richness of the…

  3. ZEW Discussion Paper Nr. 04-65 // 2004

    Stepping In and Out of the International Market: Internationalisation of Technology-Oriented Firms in Germany and the UK

    For small high-tech firms international orientation is regarded as crucial for growth and long-term survival. Even newly founded technology based firms (NTBFs) are often internationally active shortly after…

  4. ZEW Discussion Paper Nr. 04-64 // 2004

    GPD-linked Bonds as a Financing Tool for Developing Countries and Emerging Markets

    The paper examines the applicability of GDP-linked bonds for the financing of developing countries and emerging markets. GDP-linked bonds are bonds of which the coupon and/or redemption payments are tied to…

  5. ZEW Discussion Paper Nr. 04-63 // 2004

    Reduction in the Long-Term Unemployment of the Elderly: A Success Story from Finland

    In Finland the elderly unemployed are allowed to collect unemployment benefits up to the age of 60, when they can retire via a particular unemployment pension. In 1997 the eligibility age of persons benefiting…

  6. ZEW Discussion Paper Nr. 04-61 // 2004

    A Note on Implementing Box-Cox Quantile Regression

    The Box-Cox quantile regression model using the two stage method introduced by Chamberlain (1994) and Buchinsky (1995) provides an attractive extension of linear quantile regression techniques. However, a…

  7. ZEW Discussion Paper Nr. 04-59 // 2004

    A Simulation Method to Measure the Tax Burden on Highly Skilled Manpower

    A model is presented for simulating the tax burden on highly skilled manpower. The effective average tax rate, defined as the relative wedge between total remuneration and disposable income, is computed. Income…

  8. ZEW Discussion Paper Nr. 04-57 // 2004

    Censored Quantile Regressions and the Length of Unemployment Periods in West Germany

    We apply censored quantile regressions to representative German register data with more than 91,000 observations in order to determine crucial factors that influence the distribution of unemployment duration in…

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