1. Beiträge in Sammel- und Tagungsbänden // forthcoming

    Measuring Democracy

  2. ZEW Discussion Paper Nr. 26-017 // 2026

    Survey Design and Professional Forecasters: The Case of Uncertainty in the US SPF

    Histogram forecasts of inflation and growth from the US Survey of Professional Forecasters (SPF) allow for an assessment of the evolution of forecast uncertainty. However, this assessment is complicated by…

  3. Gutachten // 2026

    Predictable Prices, Higher Margins? Early Evidence on Germany’s 12 o’clock Fuel Regulation

    Following the 2026 energy crisis triggered by the Iran War, Germany implemented a regulatory reform in the
    retail fuel market that fundamentally altered the timing of price adjustments. Effective 1 April 2026,…

  4. Referierte Fachzeitschrift // 2026

    Mechanisms of action for digital therapeutics

    Digital therapeutics (DTx) are increasingly established, yet their mechanisms of action (MoA) remain underexplored. This article defines and categorizes DTx MoA through a novel conceptual framework,…

  5. Referierte Fachzeitschrift // 2026

    Effects of primary admission vs. secondary transfer to burn centers on mortality: An analysis of the German Burn Registry

    Background
    Severe burn injuries remain a significant challenge for healthcare systems despite major advances in treatment. While specialized burn centers play a crucial role in patient care, it remains unclear…

  6. ZEW-Finanzmarktreport // 2026

    April 2026

    • Erneuter Rückgang der ZEW-Konjunkturerwartungen
    • Eurozone: Konjunkturpessimismus nimmt weiter zu
    • USA: Nachfolgen des Irankrieges sind zu spüren
    • China: Stabilisierung nach Iran-Schock
    • Inflationserwartungen auf dem…
  7. ZEW policy brief Nr. 26-07 // 2026

    Private Hochschulcampi stärken die lokale Wirtschaft – insbesondere in weniger städtischen Regionen

    Die regionale Wirtschaftsentwicklung bleibt in Deutschland eine zentrale politische Herausforderung. Hochschulen werden häufig als mögliche Treiber lokaler Entwicklung angesehen. Für private Hochschulcampi war…

  8. ZEW Discussion Paper Nr. 26-015 // 2026

    Testing an Investment Simulation Tool – Effects on Knowledge, Confidence, and Motivation

    Online brokers and robo advisors frequently use investment simulation tools to visualize portfolio choices and illustrate investment scenarios to their clients. I conduct a survey experiment to study whether…